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.
Pakistani PM expresses grief over legendary singer Nayyara Noor’s demise
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Pakistani PM expresses grief over legendary singer Nayyara Noor’s demise
- Noor became a household name after making her singing debut on Pakistan Television in the 1970s
- She was called the ‘Nightingale of Pakistan’ and earned the Pride of Performance award in 2006
Pakistan, UK discuss regional security, cross-border attacks as senior official visits Islamabad
- British envoy for Afghanistan Richard Lindsay’s visit comes at a time of a surge in militancy in Pakistan’s border regions
- Pakistani diplomat says both sides reviewed broader security challenges, emphasized coordination to address ‘shared concerns’
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani and British officials have discussed regional security challenges and cross-border attacks during talks in Islamabad, a Pakistani diplomat said on Tuesday, during a visit of the United Kingdom’s Afghanistan envoy, Richard Lindsay, to the Pakistani capital.
Pakistan and the UK regularly cooperate on counterterrorism and security, with a focus on intelligence-sharing to combat militant activity. Lindsay’s visit comes at a time of a rise in militancy in Pakistan’s western provinces, which border Afghanistan.
Mohammad Sadiq, Pakistan’s special representative for Afghanistan, said the discussions in Islamabad focused on the regional security situation, particularly the urgent challenge posed by cross-border attacks.
“We also exchanged views on the latest regional security developments and broader security challenges,” he said on X. “We emphasized the importance of continued cooperation and coordination to address shared concerns and promote regional stability.”
Islamabad frequently accuses Afghanistan of allowing its soil and India of backing militant groups, such as the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), for attacks against Pakistan. Kabul and New Delhi deny this.
In recent years, Pakistan and the UK have engaged with each other on counterterrorism and cross-border crimes as part of bilateral cooperation.
Both sides held the second round of the Pakistan-UK Counter Terrorism Dialogue in London in February last year, reviewing global and regional threats and exchanging best practices. Over the years, armed forces of both countries have also maintained close cooperation, particularly in counterterrorism efforts and professional military training.
