Renowned Pakistani folk singer Shaukat Ali passed away in Lahore on Friday after battling a prolonged illness.

As per details, Ali’s health had deteriorated a day before his demise. His son Amir Shaukat Ali had said that his father’s condition was critical and his liver was not working at all and had requested everyone to pray for his quick recovery.

Ali had been suffering from liver disease for a long time. He was also facing multiple medical issues, including diabetes and a liver transplant. Moreover, he had undergone a heart bypass surgery a few years ago.

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Last year, on the instructions of Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, he was admitted to Gambit Institute in Sindh where he had remained under treatment for several days. Later, he was admitted to CMH Lahore on the special instructions of Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa.

Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan also extended her condolences to the grieving family.

Dr Awan said that she was saddened to hear about Ali’s demise, saying that Ali had played a key role in putting Pakistan on the map with his songs.

Senator Faisal Javed Khan also prayed for him in his tweet.

Yasir Hussain and Shaan also expressed their grief over the demise of the Punjabi singer.

Shaukat Ali, who hails from the Malakwal family of Gujarat, was renowned across the world for his mystical speeches and Punjabi songs.

He was also awarded the Pride of Performance Award by the Government of Pakistan in 1990.

The Ghazal maestro was one of the most prolific artists of the Pakistani music industry, with a singing career spanning five decades.