Singer Zubaida Khanum passes away

ISLAMABAD: Renowned singer Zubaida Khanum passed away after a long illness in Lahore, private television channels reported on Saturday night.

Zubaida Khanum started her career with a song in 1951. She earned fame after singing a number of rhythmic songs for Urdu and Punjabi films. She also played role in a few Pakistani films. People belonging to all segments of society have expressed profound grief and sorrow over sad demise of Zubaida Khanum.

Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid Saturday expressed profound grief and sorrow over demise of Zubaida Khanum. He stated that passing away of the great singer was a loss to the nation. He said services of late Zubaida would always be remembered in good words. He also conveyed his condolence to the members of the bereaved family.