On Monday, the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi hosted a large musical concert at the YMCA Ground to celebrate the successful conclusion of the 39-day 2025 World Culture Festival. The event was exclusively open to council members and their families.
The concert was headlined by renowned international singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, who captivated the audience with his powerful vocals. He opened with the devotional piece “Allah Hoo” and performed classic hits popularized by Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, such as “Dum Mast Qalandar” and “Akhiyan Udeekdiyan,” moving the crowd to dance and sway along.
Council members thoroughly enjoyed the performance, turning the evening into a festive celebration. The event was attended by Chief Secretary Sindh Syed Asif Hyder Shah, while Arts Council President Muhammad Ahmed Shah welcomed all guests warmly. Thousands were in attendance, including Arts Council Vice President Munawar Saeed, Secretary Ejaz Ahmed Farooqi, Treasurer Qudsia Akbar, and numerous governing body and co-opted members.
In his address, President Muhammad Ahmed Shah described the day as feeling like Eid for the members and their families. “We specially invited Rahat Fateh Ali Khan for our community—I had also called him to perform for us 15 years ago. The Sindh Government has provided tremendous support, and without it, we could not have progressed,” he stated.
To conclude the evening, President Muhammad Ahmed Shah presented a shield to Chief Secretary Syed Asif Hyder Shah in recognition of the World Culture Festival’s success, along with traditional Sindhi gifts—an Ajrak and a Sindhi cap.
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