Punjab Music Group hosts an evening with Ustad Joji Ali Khan

Ustad Joji Ali Khan, a well-known Pakistani Radio & TV’s singer, enthralled a jam packed audience at Swiss-Belhotel recently. The concert was organised by the Punjab Music Group (PMG) as part of their Pakistan National Day celebrations. The concert was a part of PMG’s mission to promote the country’s musical heritage as well as provide high-quality amusement to Pakistani music lovers in the Qatar.Popular Lahori pop star Nadeem Butt, Sufi singer Shahzad Nagi, Malika Arzo Jamshed Bajwa and Waqas Amjad also performed at the show. Nazakat Ali Khan played tabla. Doha-based MJ Group, headed by Mahinder Jalandhary, presented Punjabi hits, much to the excitement of the audience. A J Shahid Jabbar compered the programme.Ustad Joji, a disciple of legendary singer late Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, commenced proceedings with his all-time favourite track Mere Rashke Qamar.He later presented multiple popular numbers including Tumhe Dillagi Bhool Jani Padegi and Yeh Jo Halka Halka Saroor, originally sung by his mentor, and earned applause from the audience. Speaking on the occasion, The Ustad thanked PMG for the concert and praised them for promoting the musical heritage of the country.The chief guest was APOO World Chairman Zahid Sheikh. He said the musical evening provided an opportunity to showcase different aspects of Pakistani culture. Other prominent audience members included M S Bukhari, Manzoor-ul-Haq Siddiqui, Mohammad Sardar Khan, Imtiaz Ahmed and Haji Mohammad Jamil. The main sponsors of the event were Doha Bank, LG, Kings Sweet, Family Food Centre, Al Zaman Exchange, Gulf Times, White Moon Residence, Akbar Restaurant and Air Arabia.