Bulbul-e-Pakistan Nayyara Noor Died at 72

Karachi, The Gulf Observer: Pakistan’s popular playback singer Nayyara Noor passed away on Sunday, reported local media. The celebrated crooner, whose fruitful career spanned over several decades, was 72.

Nayyara Noor was conferred with multiple national honors. She was initially conferred with the title of Bulbul-e-Pakistan alongside the Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan in 2006. Nayyara Noor was also honored with the Nigar Award in 1973.

She was born in Assam India in 1950 and migrated to Paksitan in 1957.

Nayyara Noor sang many film songs, ghazals and milli naghmas.

She was awarded presidential pride of performance award in 2005.

Her famous songs were watan ki matti gawah rehna, ‘Jalay tau jalao gori’ and Kabhi Hum Bhi Khoobssorat Thay.

Nayyar Noor funeral prayer will be offered in Karachi on Sunday afternoon.