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  • Indian sculptor pays homage to late Shaukat Ali with a bust

    Indian sculptor pays homage to late Shaukat Ali with a bust

    Renowned Indian sculptor Manjit Singh Gill has paid homage to Pakistan’s legendary singer Shaukat Ali with a big sculpture. Ali passed away on April 2 in Lahore.

    According to a report in the Indian Express, Gill’s artwork was installed at a park in Ghal Kalan village. The report added that India’s Punjab also grieved Ali’s death.

    Read more – Atif Aslam, Adnan Sami among others saddened over Shaukat Ali’s demise

    Speaking to the publication, Ali’s son Imran Ali said that the singer was battling liver cirrhosis for more than a year and was being treated for it.

    “He had recovered but four months back [but] his condition deteriorated again and his liver stopped working completely,” said Imran.

    Ali sang his first song Pagdi Utaar Chora  in 1962 and received a silver jubilee award for it.

    Meanwhile, Gill is renowned for his statues worldwide. Previously, he made a sculpture of philanthropist and humanitarian Abdul Sattar Edhi and Punjabi poet Bashir Husain Najmi, more popularly known as Baba Najmi.

  • Atif Aslam, Adnan Sami among others saddened over Shaukat Ali’s demise

    Atif Aslam, Adnan Sami among others saddened over Shaukat Ali’s demise

    Atif Aslam, Adnan Sami Khan, Shaan and Asim Raza among others have expressed their grief over the demise of legendary Pakistani folk singer Shaukat Ali, who passed away on Friday in Lahore.

    “Deeply saddened to learn about the demise of Shaukat Ali Khan,” said Aslam. “His immense contribution to traditional folk music stands unparalleled.”

    “My heartfelt condolences to his family. May Allah forgive him and grant patience to his loved ones,” he added.

    Adnan Sami Khan also extended his grievances, saying: “I’m extremely saddened to learn that the legendary folk singer of Pakistan, Shaukat Ali Sahib has passed away.”

    “His contribution to music is priceless and he had an incredible voice,” said Sami, remembering the maestro.

    “Saddened to learn about the loss of legendary folk singer Shaukat Ali Sahab,” said Zafar, sharing the musician’s classic song Kadi Tey Has Bol. “Deepest condolences to the family.”

    Shaan also remembered the legendary singer, saying: “Rest in peace Shaukat Ali Sb.”

    “Indeed you have served this nation with all your love, talent and hard work,” added the Pakistani superstar. “Your contributions will always be remembered by all of us.”

    Other celebrities and notable personalities who remembered Ali include Yasir Hussain, Asim Raza, Muhammad Basharat Raja, Naz Baloch, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan and Faisal Javed Khan.

  • Legendary folk singer Shaukat Ali passes away

    Legendary folk singer Shaukat Ali passes away

    Renowned Pakistani folk singer Shaukat Ali passed away in Lahore on Friday after battling a prolonged illness.

    As per details, Ali’s health had deteriorated a day before his demise. His son Amir Shaukat Ali had said that his father’s condition was critical and his liver was not working at all and had requested everyone to pray for his quick recovery.

    Ali had been suffering from liver disease for a long time. He was also facing multiple medical issues, including diabetes and a liver transplant. Moreover, he had undergone a heart bypass surgery a few years ago.

    Last year, on the instructions of Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, he was admitted to Gambit Institute in Sindh where he had remained under treatment for several days. Later, he was admitted to CMH Lahore on the special instructions of Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa.

    Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan also extended her condolences to the grieving family.

    Dr Awan said that she was saddened to hear about Ali’s demise, saying that Ali had played a key role in putting Pakistan on the map with his songs.

    Senator Faisal Javed Khan also prayed for him in his tweet.

    Yasir Hussain and Shaan also expressed their grief over the demise of the Punjabi singer.

    Shaukat Ali, who hails from the Malakwal family of Gujarat, was renowned across the world for his mystical speeches and Punjabi songs.

    He was also awarded the Pride of Performance Award by the Government of Pakistan in 1990.

    The Ghazal maestro was one of the most prolific artists of the Pakistani music industry, with a singing career spanning five decades.

  • Punjab Govt to issue health cards to deserving artists

    Punjab Govt to issue health cards to deserving artists

    Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar on Information, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has announced that the Government of Punjab will issue health cards to all artists across the province. In a press conference, Dr Firdous said that the provincial government will also bear all health-related expenses of deserving artists.

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    Explaining the scheme, Dr Firdous said that a biometric system will be introduced through social protection authority which will ensure a transparent system of providing the fund. All the funds will be transferred through the banking channel.

    The SAPM told media that 1600 artists who were affected by the coronavirus were given relief by the Punjab government under the artist support fund, while 1500 deserving artists in Punjab received financial assistance worth Rs. 5000 each.

    Dr Firdous made these comments outside the residence of famous singer Shaukat Ali. She also presented Ali a cheque worth Rs 200,000 on behalf of CM Buzdar, adding that the Punjab government has already given him Rs 300,000.

    Ali reportedly has multiple medical issues, including diabetes and liver problem. He is famous for the patriotic songs he sang during the wars of 1965 and 1971. He is also the recipient of the Pride of Performance award.

    It is pertinent to add here that Ali was treated at a Sindh government facility on special instructions of PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari after reports of his ailment and inability to afford treatment were circulated on social media.

    Commenting on this Dr Awan said that she was sorry to learn that the singer had to go outside the province for his treatment while the Punjab government was distributing health cards across the province.