The twenty-sixth death anniversary of pop singer Nazia Hassan was observed on Thursday. 

Nazia Hassan began her music career as a child star at the age of ten.

Her popular songs include "Teri Meri Aisi Dosti" and "Taali De Thallay."

She received several national and international awards, including the Pride of Performance from the Government of Pakistan.

Nazia Hassan died of lung cancer at the age of 35 on this day in 2000.