TORONTO: Famous Urdu poet and song writer Himayat Ali Shair passed away on Tuesday in Toronto after a prolonged illness.
Ninety-three-year-old Shair was born on 14th July 1926 in India’s Aurangabad and was later moved to Karachi after partition.
Himayat Ali Shair was based in Canada since an extensive period.
Numerous of his songs written for films went on to become instant hits and are remembered widely even today.
Pakistani government conferred him the Pride of Performance Award on his services in the promotion of arts and he was also given the Nigar Award on his contribution in films.
According to details, he suffered a cardiac arrest earlier today which proved fatal. He would be buried in Toronto.
Bilawal terms President Zardari’s address to joint session of parliament “historic”
Charges against human rights defenders are political witch-hunt, attempts at silencing dissent, says CIVICUS Monitor
"Let us put national interest supreme, set aside personal and political differences," urges Zardari
Minister emphasises importance of effective parliamentary engagement in governance, legislative processes
Assailants physically attack women, drag them by their hair
Petition underscores fundamental rights of association and speech as basis to hold rally