Pakistani PM expresses grief over legendary singer Nayyara Noor’s demise

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday expressed grief over “irreparable loss” to the world of music after a leading Pakistani singer, Nayyara Noor, passed away in Karachi at the age of 71.
Noor became a household name after her singing debut on Pakistan Television in the 1970s. She also won several awards during her career, including Pride of Performance by the country’s president in 2006.
“The death of famous singer Nayyara Noor is an irreparable loss to the music world,” the prime minister said in a Twitter post. “She earned special recognition due to her melodious voice.”
Sharif said the legendary Pakistani vocalist was equally good at singing songs and ghazals, adding her death had created a void that could not be filled.
Noor’s relatives confirmed her death late Saturday night and said that her funeral would be held at 4pm in DHA.
The Pakistani singer sang hundreds of songs and performed on television, radio and live concerts. She was called the “Nightingale of Pakistan” and had a huge fan following.
Noor was also among very few performers who earned the coveted Nigar Award within a few years of her public debut.
According to media reports, she is survived by her husband and two sons.