Posts tagged as: Pride of Performance

Hail and farewell to those we lost in 2012 (Part Three)

In the third and last part of the three-part article about those we left in 2012, we will put a light on the personalities of Obaidullah Baig, Ardeshir Cowasjee, Faizan Peerzada and Bashir Ahmed Bilour.   Obaidullah Baig (1936 — 2012) – Eminent scholar/Urdu writer/novelist/columnist/documentary filmmaker   Baig is most famous for his quiz show Kasauti, which […]

Hail and farewell to those we lost in 2012 (Part Two)

In the second installment of the three-part series, we will briefly those legends who passed away in 2012 including Mehdi Hassan Khan, Iqbal Bahu and Fauzia Wahab.   Mehdi Hassan Khan (1927-2012) – Ghazal singer/playback singer   The ‘King of Ghazal’ was his title, as he was awarded by the Indian and Pakistani government for his songs. He […]

Hail and farewell to those we lost in 2012 (Part One)

As the year comes to end, let’s not forget to pay tribute to the prominent people that made a difference with their contributions to the country.   Although they have passed on, they will always be remembered as the heroes of our country and the faces that have represented Pakistan all over the world. Here […]

Pakistan ghazal maestro Mehdi Hasan passes away

Legendary ghazal maestro and former playback singer for Lollywood Mehdi Hasan passed away at Agha Khan Hospital in Karachi on Wednesday. He, who has a huge fan following all over the world, was suffering from lung, chest and urinary tract ailments for the past many years. The legendary singer had been under treatment at hospitals […]

Remembering legendary Moin Akhtar

First death anniversary of legendary Moin Akhtar, one of the most beloved comedians, hosts and actors ever to grace the stage and television screens of the country, was observed across the country on Sunday. He was an inspiration for the generations to come, one of the few who stands out so distinguishably and a personality […]

Tribute to an extraordinary Arfa Karim

The tragic demise of Arfa Karim, an extraordinary genius girl and world youngest Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), has triggered an outburst and heartfelt across the country. Amid a light drizzle, Pakistan buried a God-gifted kid and shine example for the nation’s youth, who will be remembered for ever. She was unconscious and on a life-support […]

A Farewell to Hameed Akhter

Hameed Akhtar, the eminent progressive writer, journalist, film director and the recipient of Presidential Pride of Performance, passed away in Lahore in October 2011. He died of cancer after prolonged illness at the age of 87. He is survived with three daughters, including TV artist Saba Pervaiz and a son. To commemorate Hameed Akhtar’s sixty […]

Madame Tussauds commemorates Moin Akhtar for his services

Madame Tussauds commemorates Moin Akhtar for his services The one of a kind museum Madame Tussauds, situated in London honours the services of legendary comedian late Moin Akhtar by adding his wax statue to depository. The museum is famous for sculpting statues of world’s famous celebrity, both deceased and alive, out of wax. The famous […]

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