Pakistan Ideal, the country’s most popular musical program, has turned out to be the biggest musical extravaganza of 2025. Renowned singers Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Atif Aslam, Ali Zafar, Sanam Marvi, Hadiqa Kiani, Misha Shafi, and Sajjad Ali performed numerous concerts across the country, including Karachi.
The Arts Council of Pakistan organized the World Culture Festival, where hundreds of artists from various countries showcased their talents for 40 days. The festival witnessed a spectacular competition between Qawwali Nights and concerts of renowned singers. The popularity of Balochistani musician and sitar player, Ustad Noor Bakhsh, witnessed an unprecedented surge.
The buzz around Pakistan Ideal continued throughout the year in Pakistan and abroad. The program’s judges, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Bollywood and Pakistani film hero Fawad Khan, Bilal Maqsood, and Zeib Tougla, remained the center of attention. Even before the show ended, the excitement for the new year was palpable, with everyone eagerly anticipating who would crown the winner of Pakistan Ideal. The competition is fierce, and the voices of each contestant are emerging. A new singing sensation is on the horizon, and the show’s judges, including Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, ensure that justice is served.
The Sindh government and Governor House organized a spectacular musical concert in honor of Independence Day. Governor Sindh, Kamran Khan Tessori, hosted a grand concert featuring Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Atif Aslam, and Ali Zafar, which attracted thousands of music lovers. The Governor also hosted a concert in Hyderabad, featuring Ali Zafar.
The Sindh government further showcased a spectacular musical program at the National Stadium, in collaboration with the Arts Council. Notable Pakistani artists, including Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Atif Aslam, Sajjad Ali, Hadiqa Kiani, Tufail Niazi, and others, performed in a single night.
Atif Aslam delivered an outstanding performance at the National Stadium despite his father’s passing. His dedication to his profession earned him immense praise. The Sindh government did not limit the concerts to Karachi alone; they also organized a concert by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan in Hyderabad, which attracted over 50,000 music enthusiasts. Similarly, the program received a grand welcome in Sukkur.
The country witnessed a fierce competition between Qawwali Nights and musical concerts. Wedding celebrations saw a surge in Qawwali Nights performances, with numerous groups in high demand. The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), Alhamra Arts Council Lahore, and other venues also received a massive response to concerts by Shafqat Amanat Ali, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Ali Zafar, Sajjad Ali, and Sanam Marvi.
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