The 13th death anniversary of legendary artist, comedian, actor and host Moin Akhtar was observed on Monday. He was born on 24th December, 1950 in Karachi. Moin Akhtar made his television debut on 6th September, 1966. He performed several roles in television stage shows, dramas, films and talk shows. His best dramas were Eid Train, Studio Dhai, Bakra Qistoon Per, Fifty-Fifty, Loose Talk and many others. He was fluent in several languages, including English, Bengali, Sindhi, Punjabi, Memon, Pashto, Gujarati and Urdu. Moin Akhtar was awarded the Pride of Performance in 1996 and Sitara-e-Imtiaz in 2011 on his outstanding performance. He passed away on this day in 2011 in Karachi after suffering a heart attack. Source: Radio Pakistan
Death anniversary of Babu Baral observed
The 13th death anniversary of renowned comedian and actor of stage, television and film industry, Ayub Akhtar, popularly known as Babu Baral was observed on Tuesday. Babu Baral began his professional career as comedian from Gujranwala in 1982. After sometime, he started work at Open Air Theater in Bagh e Jinnah, Lahore. He was awarded "Tamgha-e-Imtiaz" and "Sitara-e-Imtiaz" for his services. He passed away on this day in 2011 in Lahore. Source: Radio Pakistan
Imran Nazir presents cheque of Rs1m to singer Ghulam Abbas
On the directive of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Punjab Minister for Primary and Secondary Healthcare Khawaja Imran Nazir visited the residence of renowned singer Ghulam Abbas and presented him a cheque worth one million rupees. He also prayed for the early recovery of ailing singer Ghulam Abbas and conveyed a message of best wishes from Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. On this occasion, the singer thanked the Punjab Chief Minister for the financial assistance. Source: Radio Pakistan
Death anniversary of Professor Pareshan Khattak observed
The 15th death anniversary of Pashto poet and writer Professor Pareshan Khattak was observed on Tuesday. He was born on December 10, 1931 in Karak. His book, Pashtun Kon, is a worthy contribution to Pashto literature, which has clearly mentioned with evidence the origin of Pathans and is mentioned as a reference book all over the world. He was awarded Tamgha-i-Imtiaz and Sitara-i-Imtiaz for his literary and national services. Professor Pareshan died on this day in 2009 in Peshawar. Source: Radio Pakistan
19th death anniversary of music composer Amjad Bobby observed
19th death anniversary of renowned music composer of Pakistan film industry Amjad Bobby was observed on Monday. Amjad Bobby composed music for a number of blockbuster films including Ik Nagina, Bobby, Lazawaal, Sangam, Ghunghat, Koi Tujh Sa Kahan, Inteha and 'Yeh Dil Aap Ka Hua. In recognition of his music compositions, he received Nigar Award twice in 1983 and 1997 and Bolan Award in 1999. Amjad Bobby died of cardiac arrest at the age of 63 on this day in 2005 in Lahore. Source: Radio Pakistan
Death anniversary of singer Asad Amanat Ali Khan observed
The 17th death anniversary of renowned classical semi-classical, and playback singer Asad Amanat Ali Khan was observed today [Monday]. Born in 1955, Asad Amanat Ali Khan hailed from famous Patiala Gharana. He was son of famous singer Ustad Amanat Ali Khan. His famous songs include; Kal Chowdhwein Ki Raat thi, Ankhain ghazal hain ap ki, awaz woh jaadu sa jagati hui aawaz, ghar wapis jabaao gy tum and umraan langiyan pabbhaan phaar. Government of Pakistan awarded him Pride of Performance in 2007. Asad Amanat Ali Khan died on this day in 2007 in London. Source: Radio Pakistan