Sufi Opera performer Saira Peter charms Karachi

Her performance was highly appreciated by audiences

KARACHI: Pakistan's first and globally recognised Sufi Opera singer  Saira Peter enthralled audience with her solo performance here in Karachi.

According to a press release,the event was attended by Cricket Star Zaheer Abbas, Director General Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) Dr. Fouzia Saeed, Prof. Zafar, Cricketer Sadiq Muhammad and renowned sport Journalist Qamar Ahmed.

Zaheer Abbas  lauded the solo performance, describing it as "outstanding".  Dr Fouzia Saeed also appreciated the performance of Saira Peter, saying that it was a wonderful and beautiful performance, calling Peter a versatile singer. Furthermore, she has  invited Peter to also perform at the PNCA.

Peter and her husband a music director Stephen started the performance with  classical opera receiving  high applause from the audience. From there, Peter went on to perform Sufi Kalam of the likes of  of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai and Bullay Shah .

Peter has the distinction to be the world's first Sufi opera singer. Her strong command  on western classical and eastern aesthetic which make her a prominent artist in Pakistan and whole world. In the span of her career, she has performed in various countries.

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