Pakistan Music Festival 2025 concludes with a grand celebration of musical heritage
The Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi successfully concluded the three-day Pakistan Music Festival 2025, a vibrant event that brought together some of the nation’s most celebrated singers and musicians to honor Pakistan’s rich and diverse musical heritage.
Held from October 10 to 12, the festival featured a wide range of performances that captivated audiences with soulful renditions and dynamic stage presence.
The opening day of the festival saw mesmerizing performances from Karam Abbas, Shabana Kosar, Shiraz Siddiqui, Shazia Kosar, Imran Ali, Wahab Khan, Kamran Jafri, Narodha Malini, Sindhiya, Rina Irfan, Waheed Khayal, Shahzaib Ali, Aziz Waris, Sagheer Ahmed, Kainat Jaan, Nand Lal, Mohammad Ali Shehki, Atiq Sawan, Newton Mushtaq, Waheed Ramzan, Jalal Sheikh, and Hamza Babar. Their captivating vocals and musical versatility set the tone for the days to follow.
The second day continued the momentum with spellbinding performances by Humaira Channa, Ikhlaq Basheer, Jamal Akbar, Tanzeer Afridi, Naveed Jafri, Shahnila Ali, Arif Ansari, Sajid Ali, Anjuman Irfan, Eric Johnson, Nirmila Mughari, Akbar Taimuri, and Khadim Hussain. Each artist brought their unique style to the stage, earning overwhelming applause and appreciation from the audience.
The final day showcased the extraordinary talents of Ghulam Abbas, Aroosa Ali, Faisal Latif, Hanif Ikhlaq, Kamran Sago, Imran Javed, Sonia Khan, Imran Nashad, Dr. Huma Mir, Aneena Fida, Abida Hussain, Safdar Zia, Naveed Taj, and Shah Rukh Abbas, whose performances filled the venue with passion and melody, closing the festival on a high note.
Addressing the crowd, Mohammad Ahmed Shah, President of the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, expressed pride in hosting an event that celebrates the joy and unity music brings. “Happiness is our right, and today this hall is overflowing with joy,” he said. “Nowhere else in the world, apart from the Arts Council, can people enjoy such free entertainment. This year, we have paid tribute to Pakistan’s legendary singers through this music festival.”
Shah also announced the upcoming World Culture Festival, an ambitious project that will host artists from 142 countries at the Arts Council Karachi. “It seemed impossible to organize such a massive festival, but our province is ready to host it,” he said. “Directors, musicians, dancers, and painters from 28 countries will participate. The 40-day festival will feature 2,500 award-winning films, workshops by international masters, and performances from across the globe.”
The Pakistan Music Festival 2025 not only celebrated Pakistan’s cultural legacy but also reinforced Karachi’s position as a thriving center of artistic expression and cultural exchange.
