The 56-year-old, who lives in
Karachi, was visiting Lahore for a performance when she complained of chest
pain and was rushed to a hospital. After performing some initial tests, the
doctors immediately recommended angiography and angioplasty that was done
Sunday.
"Abida is still under observation in the intensive-care unit (ICU)
of Lahore's premier Doctors' Hospital," Dunya TV reported. Her close
family friend Najeeb Sultan, talking to media, said, "Her condition is now
out of danger and requested the fans to pray for her early recovery."
Dr. Sarwar, who is treating Abida, told IANS: "She
is recovering well and is likely to be discharged from hospital in four-five
days. There is absolutely no danger of her not being able to sing after this
operation. She can perform very much like before after recovering
completely."
Abida Parveen is known for singing Sufi songs and is equally
popular in Pakistan and India for her spell-binding renditions and performances.
She has performed all over the world during her career spanning more than three
decades has also been decorated with president's pride of performance award in
Pakistan.