Death Anniversary of Playback Singer Naseem Begum Observed

Islamabad: The 54th death anniversary of renowned Pakistani playback singer Naseem Begum was observed on Monday. Born in 1936 in Amritsar, Naseem Begum sang hundreds of Punjabi and Urdu songs for films. Her melodious voice won her a huge fan following in the country.

According to Radio Pakistan, during the 1965 war against India, Naseem Begum was one of those singers who lent their voices to patriotic songs. Her song ”Aye Raah-e-Haq k Shaheedo” boosted the morale of the armed forces and the nation.

She passed away in Lahore in 1971.