Singer Taher Shah leaves Pakistan after threats

The singer of Angel fame was receiving threats for quite some time

KARACHI: In a surprising turn of events, Pakistan's biggest viral sensation and popular singer Taher Shah has left the country following death threats.

Shah, who rose to fame in 2013 with his debut song Eye to Eye followed by Angel earlier this year, departed from Karachi on Tuesday.

"Pakistan's famous singer Taher Shah, who is known for spreading love through his music had been receiving death threats for quite some time," a statement released by his management and available with The Express Tribune said.



"Recently Shah made his film debut with Pakistan's first online film and it seems like the haters are not admiring his approach of using arts to the benefit of mankind. Perhaps that is the reason why he was getting threats. Shah was left heartbroken when the government failed to provide him security and as a result of which he decided to leave Pakistan."



The singer's departure was confirmed by his manager while speaking to Roznama Express and Express TV. "Even I don't know where he has gone to but he has left Pakistan for sure," Affan told Roznama Express.

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