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Death anniversary of Naseem Begum observed

The 53rd death anniversary of renowned Pakistani singer Naseem Begum was observed on Sunday.

Born in 1936 in Amritsar, Naseem Begum sang hundreds of Punjabi and Urdu songs for films. Her melodious voice won her a huge fan following in the country.

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Death anniversary of poet Rais Amrohvi observed

The 36th death anniversary of Urdu poet Rais Amrohvi was observed today [Sunday].

Born on September 12, 1914, in Amroha, India, he migrated to Pakistan in 1947.

Rais Amrohvi was known for his unique style of qat’a nigari.

He also penned a number o…

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Karachi to host World Culture Fest from 26th

Chief Secretary Sindh Syed Asif Hyder Shah has announced that the 35-day World Culture Festival will commence from 26th of this month in Karachi and the event is fully supported and owned by the Sindh Government.

This he announced while addressing a …

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Death anniversary of Hajra Masroor observed

12th death anniversary of renowned Pakistani Urdu prose writer Hajra Masroor was observed today.

She was born on January 17, 1930 in Lacknow.

Hajra Masroor is the sister of renowned writer Khadija Masroor.

After independence of Pakistan in 1947, sh…

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Death anniversary of Punjabi poet Faqir Muhammad Faqir observed

The 50th death anniversary of renowned poet, writer and researcher of Punjabi language and literature Dr. Faqir Muhammad Faqir was observed on Wednesday.

In 1951, he published the first magazine of Punjabi language also titled “Punjabi”. Later, he es…

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Death anniversary of Zubair Jhara Pehalwan observed

Thirty-third death anniversary of renowned Pakistani professional wrestler Muhammad Zubair Jhara known as Jhara Pehlwan was observed on Tuesday.

He was best known for defeating Japanese wrestler Inoki in 1979.

Jhara was one of Pakistan’s leading wre…

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Death anniversary of Urdu poet Jigar Muradabadi observed

The 64th death anniversary of Urdu poet Jigar Muradabadi was observed Monday.

He was born on April 6, 1890.

His works include Dagh-e-Jigar and Shola-e-Tuur while his poetry collection ‘Aatish-e-Gul was published in 1959.

Jigar Muradabadi was only s…

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Death anniversary of Ashfaq Ahmad being observed today

Twentieth death anniversary of eminent writer, playwright and broadcaster Ashfaq Ahmad is being observed today.

Ashfaq Ahmad wrote dozens of TV dramas and hosted famous programmes of Radio Pakistan ‘Talqeen Shah’ which was broadcast by Radio Pakista…