Mobilink Pakistan handed over a sum of Rs. 500,000/- generated through a special Pakistan Day fund, to the family of Mehdi Hassan Khan a living music legend in Pakistan. He is a King of Ghazal.
He was ill since 13 Feb 2009 due to some chronic illness. On the occasion of Pakistan Day on March 23, Mobilink paid homage to the services rendered by the maestro by airing his evergreen melody “Yeh Watan Tumhara Hai” Mobilink video.
The mobilink press release state that, “In order to enable our customers to show affection for the great master, Mobilink launched an SMS service whereby people sent SMS messages to contribute towards a special fund, which was handed over to his family recently. The love and affection bestowed by the people of Pakistan is ample proof of his yeoman services to classical music in Pakistan and to the country at large.
Mobilink has played a pioneering role in recognizing the services of several other legendary Pakistani musicians, artistes, sportsman and others who have contributed immensely to Pakistan’s well-being over the year. It is our duty as a true responsible corporate citizen to help living legends like Mehdi Hasan Sahib who truly has made us love and enjoy the art of Ghazal, said Omar Manzur.
