Folk singer Bashir Baloch passes away in Quetta
Folk singer Bashir Baloch passed away in Quetta on Sunday.
Baloch is reported to have been suffering from kidney problems.
Muhammad Raza, the son of the famous folk singer confirmed the death of his father.
Muhammad Raza said that his father will be buried in the Akhund Baba cemetery near Kali Deba this afternoon.
He was famous among music lovers across Pakistan since he could sing songs in ten languages.
The iconic Baloch folk singer had been given 132 awards, including two presidential awards, over his career.
Chief Minister Balochistan, Mir Quddus Bizenjo expressed grief and sorrow over the demise of Bashir Baloch.
In a condolence statement, Bizenjo prayed that may Allah bless the departed soul and give patience to the family members to bear this irreparable loss.
Tributes and condolences are pouring over following the demise of Bashir Baloch.
صدارتی ایوارڈ یافتہ معروف لوک گلوکار بشیر بلوچ کے انتقال پر دکھ اور افسوس کا اظہار کرتا ہوں ۔ بشیر بلوچ نے اپنے فن سے لوک گلوکاری میں نمایاں مقام حاصل کیااور دنیا بھر میں پاکستان کی پہچان بنے۔ اللہ ان کی مغفرت فرمائے ، آمین#Folk #Singer #BashirBaloch pic.twitter.com/EUAYkDtzZc
— Muhammad Ramzan Chhipa (@RamzanChhipa) February 12, 2023
Rest in Peace
What a sad day we lost ustad Bashir Baloch the legend folk singer of Balochistan.He wasalways my favourite folk musician,he served their lives for music and Balochistan, you will be missed always ♥️#RIP pic.twitter.com/eupxQjCWpg— Hamzah Shehzad 🇵🇰 (@hamza_shahzad98) February 12, 2023
** اناللہ وانا الیہ راجعون *
بلوچستان کے مایہ ناز بلوچی براہوی فوک گلوکار محمد بشیر بلوچ انتقال کر گئے ۔ اللہ پاک جنت الفردوس میں اعلی مقام عطا فرمائے امین ۔#The #Legend #Bashir #Baloch pic.twitter.com/FKesoOP6EH— Directorate of Culture, Balochistan (@DirectorateGovt) February 12, 2023
