Renowned artist and playback singer Nayyara Noor also known as 'Bulbul-e-Pakistan has passed away in Karachi after protracted illness. She  was 71.

She was born in Assam India in 1950 and migrated to Paksitan in 1957.

Nayyara Noor sang many film songs, ghazals and milli naghmas.

She was awarded presidential pride of performance award in 2005.

Her famous songs were watan ki matti gawah rehna, 'Jalay tau jalao gori' and Kabhi Hum Bhi Khoobssorat Thay.

Nayyar Noor funeral prayer will be offered in Karachi on Sunday afternoon.  

President Dr Arif Alvi has expressed grief over the sad demise of legendary singer Nayyara Noor.

In a statement on Sunday, he prayed the Almighty Allah to grant the departed soul higher status in heaven.

The President also commiserated with the bereaved families. He said Nayyara Noor achieved a distinction in the field of singing. He said her eternal songs and ghazals will always remind us of her.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed sorrow over the death of legendary singer Nayyara Noor.

In a tweet today, he said death of famous singer Nayyara Noor is an irreparable loss to the music world. 

The Prime Minister said Nayyara Noor was especially known for melody in her voice.

Praising her singing, Shehbaz Sharif said Nayyara Noor sang songs and ghazals perfectly. He said void created after her death in the field of music will never be filled. He also prayed for her higher place in heaven.

نامور گلوکارہ نیرہ نور کا انتقال موسیقی کی دنیا کے لیے ایک نا قابل تلافی نقصان ہے۔ وہ اپنی آواز میں ترنم اور سوز کی وجہ سے خاص پہچان رکھتی تھیں۔ غزل ہو یا گیت جو بھی انہوں نے گایا کمال گایا۔ان کی وفات سے پیدا ہونے والا خلا کبھی پُر نہیں ہوگا۔ اللہ تعالی مرحومہ کو جنت میں جگہ دے۔

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) August 21, 2022

Meanwhile, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb also expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of the great singer.

In a tweet, she said Nayyara Noor's melodious voice, unique style of singing and choice of lyrics is unforgettable. She said with Nayyara Noor's death an era of music has ended.  

The Minister said Nayyara Noor was the star of Pakistan showbiz industry's horizon. She said Nayyara Noor's melodious song "Wattan Ki Mitti Gawah Rehna" is still remembered. She said Nayyara Noor sang numerous songs on Radio Pakistan and Pakistan Television.

نیرہ نور کی وفات سے پاکستانی موسیقی کا ایک عہد تمام ہوا ہے۔ یہ خبر سن کر بے حد دکھ اور افسوس ہوا۔ سریلی آواز، گائیکی کا منفرد انداز اور عمدہ کلام کا انتخاب ناقابل فراموش ہے۔ اللہ تعالیٰ مرحومہ کو جنت الفردوس میں اعلی مقام اور اہل خانہ کو صبر جمیل عطا فرمائے۔ آمین

— Marriyum Aurangzeb (@Marriyum_A) August 21, 2022