Folk singer Shaukat Ali is in critical condition
Folk singer Shaukat Ali is in condition critical, his son requests prayers for his father’s health.
The legendary Pakistani singer Shaukat Ali is undergoing treatment at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Lahore.
“My father’s condition is critical. His liver is not functioning and the doctors at this point have almost given up,” his son Ameer said.
Shaukat is facing multiple medical issues, including diabetes and a liver transplant.
Moreover, he had a heart bypass surgery a few years ago.
Later in a video message shared on Thursday, the singer’s son expressed gratitude to Pakistan Army
Ali said that the Pakistan army is treating his father on the special directives of Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa, adding that he is also thankful to Major General Babar Iftikhar, the Director-General of Inter-Service Public Relations.
He said, “I would request the entire nation to pray for Shaukat Ali who is critically ill”.
The veteran singer, known best for his 1965 and 1971 war songs, such as Saathion Mujahidon Jaag Utha Hai Sara Watan and Apna Quaid Aik Hai, and many others.
He has been facing health problems for the past several years.