Stars come together to celebrate Defence Day

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Hadiqa Kiani, Shehzad Roy, Atif Aslam and Ali Zafar paid tribute to the martyrs at GHQ


Entertainment Desk September 07, 2016
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As Pakistan observed its 50th Defence Day on Tuesday, music legends came together to honour the martyrs at an annual ceremony held at General Head Quarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi.

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The star-studded night saw the first collaboration between Atif Aslam and Ali Zafar,



Atif Aslam and Ali Zafar's first-ever collaboration is a tribute to martyrs

Music icons Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Hadiqa Kiani and Shehzad Roy also graced the stage to commemorate the sacrifices of the fallen heroes of the 1965 war.

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All of them sang heartwarming compositions by Sahir Ali Bagga to pay tribute to the Pakistan Army and Army chief General Raheel Sharif.

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The finale was marked by Rahat's iconic performance where all the stars shared the stage to make it a memorable night.


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