[3] In 1952, the British Army's Royal Military School of Music established the Army School of Music in Cherat with Captain Donald Keeling becoming its first director and chief instructor which he remained in this capacity until 1954.: 281 [4][3] The unit was reorganized under British Army's Captain Baker who relocated in Lahore until 1956 when it was shifted to Abbottabad as its current headquarter.

[3] The Pakistan Armed Forces Band is not restricted to the army despite the training is provided by the Army School of Music but are drawn from the other branches of the Pakistan Armed Forces.

: 111 [2] The army graduates leads the formation of the band followed by the navy and air force— they are frequently the center of attention at military ceremonies and military parades in Pakistan.

[3] The unit is commanded by an officer with a rank of Major who served its director.

[5][6][7] The band's activities included its participation in the Pakistan Day Parade and the arrival of the state leaders of other nations on an invitation by the President of Pakistan.