Jointly organised by the Burushaski Research Academy (BRA) and Shan-e-Tajalli, with the patronage of PNCA, the event offered an intellectually engaging and aesthetically immersive exploration of indigenous, folk and Sufi musical traditions. Rooted in the mystical and poetic legacy of renowned Sufi scholar, poet and researcher Allama Nasir-ud-Din Nasir Hunzai, the programme unfolded as both a tribute and a dialogue between tradition and contemporary expression.
With a special focus on the Karakoram region — encompassing Gilgit-Baltistan, Hunza and Chitral — the evening also reflected the musical traditions of Sindh and Balochistan, weaving together Pakistan’s diverse cultural soundscapes into a single, harmonious narrative. Themes of divine love, wisdom, peace, national unity and devotion to the homeland resonated throughout the performances.
The auditorium echoed with soulful renditions as a distinguished lineup of national and international artists took the stage, including Salman Adil, Sitara Jahan, Khurram Latifi, Abid Karim, Gul Baz Khan, Tasleem Kausar, Sidra Rehmat, Tauseef and Shoaib Sultan, alongside renowned folk artists Gul Bahar Khan and Khush Dil Khan. Traditional instruments, particularly the rubab, lent a deeply spiritual and emotive quality to the performances.
The event was further honoured by the presence of Parliamentary Secretary Farah Naz Akbar as the chief guest. She was warmly received and presented with traditional attire and a Karakoram shawl, symbolising the region’s rich cultural heritage.