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| '''Abrar-ul-Haq''' ({{langx|pa|{{Nastaliq|ابرار الحق}}}}) is a Pakistani singer-songwriter, philanthropist, and a politician.<ref name=Tribune1/><ref name=Tribune2/> | |||
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| ⚫ | His debut 1995 album '']'' sold over 40.3{{nbsp}}million albums worldwide,<ref name="Abrar">{{cite web |title=Statistics on Abrar-ul-Haq's albums|url=http://abraronline.com/statistics.asp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090326225201/http://abraronline.com/statistics.asp|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 March 2009|website=Abrar-ul-Haq Official Website |access-date=17 May 2019}}</ref> which made him a household name and granted him the title of "King of ]".<ref>{{cite journal |title=India Today International |journal=] |date=2000 |volume=25 |issue=40–52 |page=16 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=u7IaAQAAIAAJ |publisher=Living Media India Limited |quote=King of Pakistani Pop Arad Al Hukh}}</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | Abrar-ul-Haq is the founder and chairman of Sahara for Life Trust, a private organization that has been providing health services to the people of Narowal and surrounding areas since 1998. He was ]'s candidate for the seat of ] from constituency ] in the ].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.insaf.pk/public/insafpk/pti-candidates-election-2018|title=The List Of PTI Candidates For General Election 2018|website=insaf.pk|access-date=1 July 2018|archive-date=24 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180624181005/http://insaf.pk/public/insafpk/pti-candidates-election-2018/|url-status=dead |
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| ⚫ | Abrar-ul-Haq is the founder and chairman of Sahara for Life Trust, a private organization that has been providing health services to the people of Narowal and surrounding areas since 1998. He was ]'s candidate for the seat of ] from constituency ] in the ].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.insaf.pk/public/insafpk/pti-candidates-election-2018|title=The List Of PTI Candidates For General Election 2018|website=insaf.pk|access-date=1 July 2018|archive-date=24 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180624181005/http://insaf.pk/public/insafpk/pti-candidates-election-2018/|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
| == Early life and education == | |||
| Abrar-ul-Haq was born in ], ] to a civil servant father, and is the youngest among eight siblings.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last=Javed |first=Amna |date=1 June 2015 |title=Abrar-ul-Haq: In Pursuit of Life through Song & Philanthropy |url=https://www.youlinmagazine.com/article/abrar-ul-haq-in-pursuit-of-life-through-song-&-philanthropy/MzU3 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225103655/https://www.youlinmagazine.com/article/abrar-ul-haq-in-pursuit-of-life-through-song-&-philanthropy/MzU3 |archive-date=25 February 2024 |website=Youlin Magazine}}</ref> He belongs to ] ] family of the Kahlon clan and his elder brother Maj (r) Israr-ul-Haq Kahlon is an active politician in Narowal.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |title=Profile: Abrar-ul-Haq |url=https://www.prideofpakistan.com/who-is-who-detail/Abrar-ul-Haq/99 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225101722/https://www.prideofpakistan.com/who-is-who-detail/Abrar-ul-Haq/99 |archive-date=25 February 2024 |website=Pride of Pakistan}}</ref> | |||
| He was initially educated at the Junior Model School, ]<ref name=":6" /> later graduating from the ], ] before getting his ] in ] from the ].<ref name=":5" /> | |||
| ⚫ | == Academic career == | ||
| Abrar-ul-Haq served as a teacher in ], ] for a brief period of time but quit the faculty when he opted for a music career.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=31 August 2021 |title=Abrar-ul-Haq – biography and personal life |url=https://profilepk.com/abrar-ul-haq |access-date=2022-10-02 |website=Profiles of Famous Pakistanis |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":5" /> | |||
| == Music career == | == Music career == | ||
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| === Controversies === | === Controversies === | ||
| Abrar-ul-Haq's songs have been a subject of controversy in Pakistan. After the release of the hit song |
Abrar-ul-Haq's songs have been a subject of controversy in Pakistan. After the release of the hit song ''Billo De Ghar'' in 1995, Urdu newspapers began quoting Islamic scholars of Lahore who were of the opinion that the song was describing a man falling in love with a prostitute and wanting to marry her. Upon the formation of ]'s ] majority government after the ], the song was banned from state-owned TV and radio channels.<ref name="billo-explanation">{{cite news |last=Paracha |first=Nadeem F. |author-link=Nadeem F. Paracha |date=27 February 2014 |title=The 10 Best Pakistani Political/Social Parody Songs … Ever! |newspaper=] |location=Karachi |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1089629/the-10-best-pakistani-politicalsocial-parody-songs-ever |access-date=31 January 2021}}</ref> | ||
| In the early 2000s, his song |
In the early 2000s, his song ''Nach Punjaban'' was met with opposition from those who thought the casual use of the word ''Punjaban'' was a demeaning way to address Punjabi women, eventually resulting in Abrar-ul-Haq re-recording a version of the song using the word ''Majajan'' instead.<ref name="punjaban">{{cite news |last=Ghafoor |first=Usman |date=23 December 2019 |title=Abrar ul Haq lands in trouble with 'Chamkeeli' |newspaper=] |location=Dubai |url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/pakistani-cinema/abrar-ul-haq-lands-in-trouble-with-chamkeeli-1.68640860 |access-date=3 February 2021}}</ref> | ||
| In 2007, the ] summoned the singer for an explanation of the song |
In 2007, the ] summoned the singer for an explanation of the song ''Parveen'' from the album '']'', alleging that it used the name Parveen in a derogatory manner that would hurt the sentiments of society.<ref name="parveen">{{cite news |date=22 May 2007 |title=SC summons Abrar over controversial song |newspaper=] |location=Karachi |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/248103/sc-summons-abrar-over-controversial-song |access-date=2 February 2021}}</ref> | ||
| In 2019, his song |
In 2019, his song ''Chamkeeli'' was the subject of a claim in a civil court in Lahore, with the courts requesting that the song be banned and removed from YouTube, alleging that it was humiliating and insulting to both men and women.<ref name="chamkeeli">{{cite news |last=Bilal |first=Rana |date=19 December 2019 |title=Abrar-ul-Haq's Chamkeeli comes under fire for apparently insulting men and women |newspaper=] |location=Karachi |url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1184242 |access-date=2 February 2021}}</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | == Philanthropy == | ||
| ⚫ | === Sahara for Life Trust === | ||
| ⚫ | Abrar-ul-Haq is the ] and ] of Sahara for Life Trust (SLT), a post he has held since its inception in 1998. SLT is a private organization promoting health and education in remote areas.<ref name="Tribune2">{{Cite web |date=7 June 2012 |title=Abrarul Haq to address House of Lords |url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/390216/abrarul-haq-to-address-house-of-lords |access-date=2022-10-06 |website=] |language=en}}</ref><ref> {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111010015751/http://www.saharaforlife.org/about.html |date=10 October 2011 }}. saharaforlife.org</ref> SAHARA stands for: "Services Aimed at Health and Awakening in Remote Areas". SLT is recognized and registered as a leading charitable organization in Pakistan, the U.K, and the U.S. It is also certified by the Pakistan Center for Philanthropy (PCP) and the U.N. (under the charter of DESA). SLT has been involved in numerous relief and rehabilitation efforts over the years. In 2003, SLT established its first large-scale general hospital in ], Pakistan. The Sughra Shafi Medical Hospital Complex is a PMDC-certified general hospital that provides a wide range of healthcare services to the people of Narowal and its surrounding areas. The location of this hospital also reduced the travel time for patients in critical condition who were unable to travel to major cities in a timely manner, thus saving lives. | ||
| === Niaz Support === | |||
| In 2023, he was appointed the global goodwill ambassador of Niaz Support. This is a social enterprise in Pakistan that provides customized wheelchairs to people with disabilities. It also involves them in the manufacturing process, creating employment opportunities for them<ref>{{cite web |last1=Islamabad |title=Jahangir Khan, Abrar-ul-Haq and Azam Jamil become the Global Goodwill Ambassadors for Niaz |url=https://islamabadpost.com.pk/jahangir-khan-abrar-ul-haq-and-azam-jamil-become-the-global-goodwill-ambassadors-for-niaz/ |website=IslamabadPost |date=3 January 2023 |access-date=4 September 2024}}</ref> | |||
| == Political career == | |||
| ⚫ | ===Youth Parliament of Pakistan=== | ||
| ⚫ | In 2006, he founded the Youth Parliament of Pakistan (YPP), a non-profit, non-political, and non-religious program.<ref name="BR">{{cite web|year=2013|title=Youth Parliament of Pakistan|url=http://www.youthparliament.org.pk/|access-date=31 January 2021}}</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | ===Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (2011-2023)=== | ||
| ⚫ | In December 2011 Abrar-ul-Haq joined ].<ref>, published 20 December 2011, retrieved 3 January 2020</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | In 2012, he was appointed as President of the Youth Wing of PTI.<ref>, published 7 June 2012, retrieved 3 January 2020</ref> In 2013, he was appointed as PTI's Secretary of Foreign Affairs.<ref>] Pakistan_Tehreek-e-Insaf (wikipedia)</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | He ran for a seat on the ] as PTI's Candidate for Constituency NA-117 (Narowal-III) in the ]s receiving 51,359 votes and lost to ]'s ].<ref>{{Cite web|title=NA-117 Narowal-III, National Assembly Election 2013 Results & Party Position|url=https://www.urdupoint.com/politics/general-election-2013/constituency/na-117-945.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-04|website=]|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201031194802/https://www.urdupoint.com/politics/general-election-2013/constituency/na-117-945.html |archive-date=31 October 2020 }}</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | He was again nominated as PTI's Candidate for National Assembly Constituency ] for the ]s but received 88,250 votes and lost to ]'s ].<ref name="GEOtv">, published July 2018, retrieved 5 January 2020</ref><ref name=":0" /> | ||
| ⚫ | On 15 November 2019, he was appointed ]'s 16th chairman and assumed office on 27 December 2019.<ref>, published 26 December 2019, retrieved 3 January 2020</ref><ref>, published 28 December 2019, retrieved 3 January 2020</ref> | ||
| In 2023, he left the PTI and quit politics following the controversy surrounding the ].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.brecorder.com/news/40244404 | title=Abrarul Haq, Saifullah Nyazee leave PTI | date=26 May 2023 }}</ref> | |||
| == Discography == | == Discography == | ||
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|''Majajani''<ref name="Abrar"/> | ||
| | rowspan="3" |Sound Master | | rowspan="3" |Sound Master | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| |1999 | |1999 | ||
| |''Bay Ja Cycle |
|''Bay Ja Cycle Te''<ref name="Tribune1">{{Cite web |last=Lodhi |first=Adnan |date=29 April 2016 |title=Abrar Ul Haq is back with a bangra |url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1094214/back-with-a-bangra |access-date=2022-10-06 |website=] |language=en}}</ref> | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| |2000 | |2000 | ||
| |'' |
|''Mein Gaddi Aap Chalawan Ga'' | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | 2002 | | 2002 | ||
| |'' |
|''Assan Jana Mall-o Mall''<ref name=Forum> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190517222838/http://www.forumpakistan.com.pk/abrar-ul-haq-profile-interview-and-pictures-t56413.html |date=17 May 2019 }} ForumPakistan.com website, Retrieved 17 May 2019</ref> | ||
| |DJ Gold | |DJ Gold | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | 2004 | | 2004 | ||
| | '' |
| ''Nachan Main Audhay Naal''<ref name="Abrar"/> | ||
| |TP Gold | |TP Gold | ||
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| | ''Sab Rang Aap ( |
| ''Sab Rang Aap (Pbuh) Se'' | ||
| |Moviebox Record Label | |Moviebox Record Label | ||
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| | ''Billo Returns Aithay Rakh''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Warraich |first=Faizan Ali |date=30 April 2016 |title=Abrar comes up with 'Billo Returns Aithay Rakh' after 9 years |url=https://nation.com.pk/30-Apr-2016/abrar-comes-up-with-billo-returns-aithay-rakh-after-9-years |access-date=2021-11-04 |website=] |language=en}}</ref> | | ''Billo Returns Aithay Rakh''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Warraich |first=Faizan Ali |date=30 April 2016 |title=Abrar comes up with 'Billo Returns Aithay Rakh' after 9 years |url=https://nation.com.pk/30-Apr-2016/abrar-comes-up-with-billo-returns-aithay-rakh-after-9-years |access-date=2021-11-04 |website=] |language=en}}</ref> | ||
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| |2006 | |2006 | ||
| |Collaborations with ] & ]<ref>{{Citation|title=Collaborations|date=1 January 2006|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8093350/|work=]|type=Short, Musical|access-date=2021-11-04}}</ref> | |Collaborations with ] & ]<ref>{{Citation|title=Collaborations|date=1 January 2006|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8093350/|work=]|type=Short, Musical|access-date=2021-11-04}}</ref> | ||
| |Moviebox Record Label | | rowspan="5" |Moviebox Record Label | ||
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| |2008 | |2008 | ||
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|''Sar Jalayn Gay Roshani Hogee'' | ||
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| |2009 | |2009 | ||
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|''Awain Na Kar Zulm Ke Ik Din Muk Jana'' | ||
| | rowspan="3" |Moviebox Record Label | |||
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| |2010 | |2010 | ||
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|''Sar Utha Ke'' | ||
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| | rowspan="3" |2011 | | rowspan="3" |2011 | ||
| | |
|''Ki Karan Day O'' with Shahzaman and Jawad Kahlon | ||
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|''Sohniye-Heeriye'' with Bhinda Aujla (film: '']'') | ||
| |] Film | |] Film | ||
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|''Ishqe Da Rang'', music by Prince Ghuman | ||
| |Speed Records and Inda Raikoti | |Speed Records and Inda Raikoti | ||
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| | rowspan="3" |2013 | | rowspan="3" |2013 | ||
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|''Hogya Ni Piyar'' with Suman, music by Khiza | ||
| |Moviebox Record Label | |Moviebox Record Label | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | |
|''Pani Da Bulbula''<ref>{{cite news|date=19 December 2013|title=Five cover songs of 2013 that blew us away|newspaper=The Express Tribune|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/647803/five-cover-songs-of-2013-that-blew-us-away/|access-date=22 December 2013}}</ref> (film: '']'') | ||
| |] Production | |] Production | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| |Ishq |
|''Ishq Di Booti''<ref>{{Cite web|date=25 November 2013|title=Coke Studio 6: Ayesha Omar eclipses two maestros|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/636818/coke-studio-6-ayesha-omar-eclipses-two-maestros|access-date=2021-11-04|website=The Express Tribune|language=en}}</ref> | ||
| | rowspan="2" |] | | rowspan="2" |] | ||
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| | rowspan="3" |2014 | | rowspan="3" |2014 | ||
| |Allah Hu with ] | |''Allah Hu'' with ] | ||
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| |Ithy Rakh<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Begum Shak Karti Hai: Abrar Ul Haq dedicates latest song to all 'run mureeds'|url=https://dunyanews.tv/en/Entertainment/625087-Begum-shak-karti-hai,-Abar-ul-haq-latest|access-date=2021-11-04|website=Dunya News|date=14 February 2008 }}</ref> with ] (Album:]) | |''Ithy Rakh''<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Begum Shak Karti Hai: Abrar Ul Haq dedicates latest song to all 'run mureeds'|url=https://dunyanews.tv/en/Entertainment/625087-Begum-shak-karti-hai,-Abar-ul-haq-latest|access-date=2021-11-04|website=Dunya News|date=14 February 2008 }}</ref> with ] (Album:]) | ||
| |Moviebox Record Label | |Moviebox Record Label | ||
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| |] | |] | ||
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| | rowspan="2" |2016 | | rowspan="2" |2016 | ||
| |Qaseeda Burda Shareef | |'']'' Shareef | ||
| |Peace Records | |Peace Records | ||
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| |Bekarar with Farhan NTF<ref>{{Cite web|date=7 August 2016|title=Abrar Ul Haq releases one-of-a-kind love song|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1157575/abrar-ul-haq-releases-one-kind-love-song|access-date=2021-11-04|website=The Express Tribune|language=en}}</ref> | |''Bekarar'' with Farhan NTF<ref>{{Cite web|date=7 August 2016|title=Abrar Ul Haq releases one-of-a-kind love song|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1157575/abrar-ul-haq-releases-one-kind-love-song|access-date=2021-11-04|website=The Express Tribune|language=en}}</ref> | ||
| |VIP Records | |VIP Records | ||
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| |2017 | |2017 | ||
| |Facebook Utte, music by DJ Sanj | |''Facebook Utte'', music by DJ Sanj | ||
| |Moviebox Record Label | |Moviebox Record Label | ||
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| | rowspan="3" |2018 | | rowspan="3" |2018 | ||
| |] (promo song ft. several artists)<ref>{{cite news|author=Maheen Sabeeh|date=24 July 2018|title=Coke Studio 11 announces itself with 'Hum Dekhenge'|work=]|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/345654-|access-date=29 July 2018}}</ref> | |'']'' (promo song ft. several artists)<ref>{{cite news|author=Maheen Sabeeh|date=24 July 2018|title=Coke Studio 11 announces itself with 'Hum Dekhenge'|work=]|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/345654-|access-date=29 July 2018}}</ref> | ||
| |] | |] | ||
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| |], music by Asif Khan | |], music by Asif Khan | ||
| |Moviebox Record Label | |Moviebox Record Label | ||
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| |Ballay Ballay with ] | |''Ballay Ballay'' with ] | ||
| |] | |] | ||
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| | rowspan="5" |2019 | | rowspan="5" |2019 | ||
| |Diamond Ring<ref name=":1" /> ft. Arbaz Khan | |''Diamond Ring''<ref name=":1" /> ft. Arbaz Khan | ||
| |Beyond Records | |Beyond Records | ||
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| |Rahiya Sohneya | |''Rahiya Sohneya'' | ||
| |Akhrot Film | |Akhrot Film | ||
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| |Bhabhi<ref name=":1" /> with ] and ] (film: Ishq My Religion) | |''Bhabhi''<ref name=":1" /> with ] and ] (film: Ishq My Religion) | ||
| |Gurdeep Dhillon Films | |Gurdeep Dhillon Films | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| |Billo<ref>{{Cite web|author=Images Staff|date=26 October 2019|title=People can't stop grooving to Abrar ul Haq's Coke Studio rendition of Billo|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1183907|access-date=2021-11-04|website=Images|language=en}}</ref> | |''Billo''<ref>{{Cite web|author=Images Staff|date=26 October 2019|title=People can't stop grooving to Abrar ul Haq's Coke Studio rendition of Billo|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1183907|access-date=2021-11-04|website=Images|language=en}}</ref> | ||
| |] | |] | ||
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| |Chamkeeli<ref name="punjaban" /><ref name="chamkeeli" /> | |''Chamkeeli''<ref name="punjaban" /><ref name="chamkeeli" /> | ||
| |Independent Record Label | |Independent Record Label | ||
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| | rowspan="2" |2020 | | rowspan="2" |2020 | ||
| |Paar with ] | |''Paar'' with ] | ||
| |] | |] | ||
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| |Udaasi |
|''Udaasi Ki Raatain'' – Tribute to Kashmir | ||
| |Independent Record Label | | rowspan="7" |Independent Record Label | ||
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| | rowspan="4" |2021 | | rowspan="4" |2021 | ||
| |Sun Lay Tu | |''Sun Lay Tu'' | ||
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| |Bol Qalandar | |''Bol Qalandar'' | ||
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| |Ho |
|''Ho Idhr Bi Nazar E Karam Ya Rasul Allah'' | ||
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| |Begum Shak Karti Hai | |''Begum Shak Karti Hai'' | ||
| |Independent Record Label | |||
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| | rowspan="4" |2022 | | rowspan="4" |2022 | ||
| |Punjab Culture Song | |''Punjab Culture Song'' | ||
| |Independent Record Label | |||
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| |Imported Hakoomat Song | |''Imported Hakoomat Song'' | ||
| |Independent Record Label | |||
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| |Pardesi Zindabad |
|''Pardesi Zindabad'' | ||
| |] Roshan Digital | |] Roshan Digital | ||
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| |Hai Haq Hamara Azaadi - ] Anthem | |''Hai Haq Hamara Azaadi'' - ] Anthem | ||
| |Independent Record Label | | rowspan="2" |Independent Record Label | ||
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| |2023 | |||
| |Jail Bharo | |||
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| ⚫ | *] (Medal of Excellence) received from the ] on 23 March 2005, for public service / music / philanthropy.<ref name=":2">{{cite news |date=14 August 2004 |title=130 nationals, foreigners to get civil awards |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/367548/130-nationals-foreigners-to-get-civil-awards |access-date=17 April 2021 |work=Dawn}}</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | *] received from the ] on 30 June 2006, for outstanding humanitarian relief work during the 8 October 2005 devastating earthquake in Pakistan.<ref name=":3"> ''Dawn'', published 1 July 2006, retrieved 17 May 2019</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | *] (]) – Appointed Humanitarian Ambassador of the OIC on 11 January 2011.<ref name=":4">, published 12 January 2011, retrieved 11 February 2020</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | == Awards == | ||
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| ⚫ | == Philanthropy == | ||
| ⚫ | === Sahara for Life Trust === | ||
| ⚫ | Abrar-ul-Haq is the ] and ] of Sahara for Life Trust (SLT), a post he has held since its inception in 1998. SLT is a private organization promoting health and education in remote areas.<ref name="Tribune2">{{Cite web |date=7 June 2012 |title=Abrarul Haq to address House of Lords |url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/390216/abrarul-haq-to-address-house-of-lords |access-date=2022-10-06 |website=] |language=en}}</ref><ref> {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111010015751/http://www.saharaforlife.org/about.html |date=10 October 2011 }}. saharaforlife.org</ref> SAHARA stands for: "Services Aimed at Health and Awakening in Remote Areas". SLT is recognized and registered as a leading charitable organization in Pakistan, the U.K |
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| ⚫ | *] received from the ] on 30 June 2006 for outstanding humanitarian relief work during the 8 October 2005 devastating earthquake in Pakistan.<ref> ''Dawn'', published 1 July 2006, retrieved 17 May 2019</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | *] (]) – Appointed Humanitarian Ambassador of the OIC on 11 January 2011.<ref>, published 12 January 2011, retrieved 11 February 2020</ref> | ||
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| ⚫ | ===Youth Parliament of Pakistan=== | ||
| ⚫ | In 2006, he founded the Youth Parliament of Pakistan (YPP) a non-profit, non-political, and non-religious program |
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| ⚫ | ===Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf=== | ||
| ⚫ | In December 2011 Abrar-ul-Haq joined ].<ref>, published 20 December 2011, retrieved 3 January 2020</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | In 2012, he was appointed as President of the Youth Wing of PTI.<ref>, published 7 June 2012, retrieved 3 January 2020</ref> In 2013, he was appointed as PTI's Secretary of Foreign Affairs.<ref>] Pakistan_Tehreek-e-Insaf (wikipedia)</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | He ran for a seat on the ] as PTI's Candidate for Constituency NA-117 (Narowal-III) in the ]s receiving 51,359 votes |
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| ⚫ | He was again nominated as PTI's Candidate for National Assembly Constituency ] for the ]s but received 88,250 votes and lost |
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| ⚫ | On 15 November 2019, he was appointed ]'s 16th chairman and assumed office on 27 December 2019.<ref>, published 26 December 2019, retrieved 3 January 2020</ref><ref>, published 28 December 2019, retrieved 3 January 2020</ref> | ||
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Pakistani singer-songwriter, philanthropist, politician (born 1969)
| Abrar-ul-Haq | |
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| ابرار الحق | |
 Abrar-ul-Haq in 2018 | |
| Born | (1969-07-21) 21 July 1969 (age 55) Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupations |
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| Notable work |
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| Office | Founder/Chairman Sahara for Life Trust |
| Children | 4 |
| Awards | |
| Honours |
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| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels |
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| Musical artist | |
| Website | saharaforlife |
Abrar-ul-Haq (Punjabi: ابرار الحق) is a Pakistani singer-songwriter, philanthropist, and a politician.
His debut 1995 album Billo De Ghar sold over 40.3 million albums worldwide, which made him a household name and granted him the title of "King of Pakistani pop".
Abrar-ul-Haq is the founder and chairman of Sahara for Life Trust, a private organization that has been providing health services to the people of Narowal and surrounding areas since 1998. He was Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's candidate for the seat of National Assembly from constituency NA-78 (Narowal-II) in the 2018 Pakistani general election.
Early life and education
Abrar-ul-Haq was born in Faisalabad, Punjab to a civil servant father, and is the youngest among eight siblings. He belongs to Punjabi Jat family of the Kahlon clan and his elder brother Maj (r) Israr-ul-Haq Kahlon is an active politician in Narowal.
He was initially educated at the Junior Model School, Gujrat later graduating from the Sir Syed College, Rawalpindi before getting his Master's degree in social sciences from the Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad.
Academic career
Abrar-ul-Haq served as a teacher in Aitchison College, Lahore for a brief period of time but quit the faculty when he opted for a music career.
Music career
His first album as singer was Billo De Ghar, which was released in 1995.
Controversies
Abrar-ul-Haq's songs have been a subject of controversy in Pakistan. After the release of the hit song Billo De Ghar in 1995, Urdu newspapers began quoting Islamic scholars of Lahore who were of the opinion that the song was describing a man falling in love with a prostitute and wanting to marry her. Upon the formation of Nawaz Sharif's PML-N majority government after the 1997 election, the song was banned from state-owned TV and radio channels.
In the early 2000s, his song Nach Punjaban was met with opposition from those who thought the casual use of the word Punjaban was a demeaning way to address Punjabi women, eventually resulting in Abrar-ul-Haq re-recording a version of the song using the word Majajan instead.
In 2007, the Supreme Court of Pakistan summoned the singer for an explanation of the song Parveen from the album Nara Sada Ishq Aye, alleging that it used the name Parveen in a derogatory manner that would hurt the sentiments of society.
In 2019, his song Chamkeeli was the subject of a claim in a civil court in Lahore, with the courts requesting that the song be banned and removed from YouTube, alleging that it was humiliating and insulting to both men and women.
Philanthropy
Sahara for Life Trust
Abrar-ul-Haq is the Founder and Chairman of Sahara for Life Trust (SLT), a post he has held since its inception in 1998. SLT is a private organization promoting health and education in remote areas. SAHARA stands for: "Services Aimed at Health and Awakening in Remote Areas". SLT is recognized and registered as a leading charitable organization in Pakistan, the U.K, and the U.S. It is also certified by the Pakistan Center for Philanthropy (PCP) and the U.N. (under the charter of DESA). SLT has been involved in numerous relief and rehabilitation efforts over the years. In 2003, SLT established its first large-scale general hospital in Narowal, Pakistan. The Sughra Shafi Medical Hospital Complex is a PMDC-certified general hospital that provides a wide range of healthcare services to the people of Narowal and its surrounding areas. The location of this hospital also reduced the travel time for patients in critical condition who were unable to travel to major cities in a timely manner, thus saving lives.
Niaz Support
In 2023, he was appointed the global goodwill ambassador of Niaz Support. This is a social enterprise in Pakistan that provides customized wheelchairs to people with disabilities. It also involves them in the manufacturing process, creating employment opportunities for them
Political career
Youth Parliament of Pakistan
In 2006, he founded the Youth Parliament of Pakistan (YPP), a non-profit, non-political, and non-religious program.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (2011-2023)
In December 2011 Abrar-ul-Haq joined Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.
In 2012, he was appointed as President of the Youth Wing of PTI. In 2013, he was appointed as PTI's Secretary of Foreign Affairs.
He ran for a seat on the National Assembly as PTI's Candidate for Constituency NA-117 (Narowal-III) in the 2013 Pakistani general elections receiving 51,359 votes and lost to PML-N's Ahsan Iqbal.
He was again nominated as PTI's Candidate for National Assembly Constituency NA-78 (Narowal-II) for the 2018 Pakistani general elections but received 88,250 votes and lost to PML-N's Ahsan Iqbal.
On 15 November 2019, he was appointed Pakistan Red Crescent Society's 16th chairman and assumed office on 27 December 2019.
In 2023, he left the PTI and quit politics following the controversy surrounding the May 9 riots.
Discography
Albums
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Billo De Ghar | |
| 1998 | Majajani | Sound Master |
| 1999 | Bay Ja Cycle Te | |
| 2000 | Mein Gaddi Aap Chalawan Ga | |
| 2002 | Assan Jana Mall-o Mall | DJ Gold |
| 2004 | Nachan Main Audhay Naal | TP Gold |
| 2007 | Nara Sada Ishq Aye | Fire Records |
| 2013 | Sab Rang Aap (Pbuh) Se | Moviebox Record Label |
| 2016 | Billo Returns Aithay Rakh | ARY Musik |
Studio releases
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Collaborations with Gurdas Maan & Sukshinder Shinda | Moviebox Record Label |
| 2008 | Sar Jalayn Gay Roshani Hogee | |
| 2009 | Awain Na Kar Zulm Ke Ik Din Muk Jana | |
| 2010 | Sar Utha Ke | |
| 2011 | Ki Karan Day O with Shahzaman and Jawad Kahlon | |
| Sohniye-Heeriye with Bhinda Aujla (film: Love Mein Ghum) | Reema Khan Film | |
| Ishqe Da Rang, music by Prince Ghuman | Speed Records and Inda Raikoti | |
| 2013 | Hogya Ni Piyar with Suman, music by Khiza | Moviebox Record Label |
| Pani Da Bulbula (film: Zinda Bhaag) | Mazhar Zaidi Production | |
| Ishq Di Booti | Coke Studio Pakistan (season 6) | |
| 2014 | Allah Hu with Saieen Zahoor | |
| Ithy Rakh with Sukshinder Shinda (Album:Collaborations 3) | Moviebox Record Label | |
| Pani Da Bulbula | Coke Studio Pakistan (season 7) | |
| 2016 | Qaseeda Burda Shareef | Peace Records |
| Bekarar with Farhan NTF | VIP Records | |
| 2017 | Facebook Utte, music by DJ Sanj | Moviebox Record Label |
| 2018 | Hum Dekhenge (promo song ft. several artists) | Coke Studio Pakistan (season 11) |
| Mere Rashke Qamar, music by Asif Khan | Moviebox Record Label | |
| Ballay Ballay with Aima Baig | Coke Studio Pakistan (season 11) | |
| 2019 | Diamond Ring ft. Arbaz Khan | Beyond Records |
| Rahiya Sohneya | Akhrot Film | |
| Bhabhi with Shipra Goyal and Jaidev Kumar (film: Ishq My Religion) | Gurdeep Dhillon Films | |
| Billo | Coke Studio Pakistan (season 12) | |
| Chamkeeli | Independent Record Label | |
| 2020 | Paar with Bohemia | Kali Denali Music |
| Udaasi Ki Raatain – Tribute to Kashmir | Independent Record Label | |
| 2021 | Sun Lay Tu | |
| Bol Qalandar | ||
| Ho Idhr Bi Nazar E Karam Ya Rasul Allah | ||
| Begum Shak Karti Hai | ||
| 2022 | Punjab Culture Song | |
| Imported Hakoomat Song | ||
| Pardesi Zindabad | UBL Roshan Digital | |
| Hai Haq Hamara Azaadi - PTI Anthem | Independent Record Label |
Television
| Year | Program | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Music Show: Star Host | Himself/host | ATV |
| 2015 | Ramzan Transmission: Mohabbat Hai Ramzan | Himself/host | A-Plus TV |
| 2016–17 | Talk Show: Darja-e-Shararat | Himself/host | Samaa TV |
TEDx Talks
| Date | Topic | Venue | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Developing Free Healthcare | TEDx Talks – TMUC | Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Youth in a Nation Building Process | TEDx Talks – Bahria University |
Honours and recognition
- Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Medal of Excellence) received from the President of Pakistan on 23 March 2005, for public service / music / philanthropy.
- Sitara-e-Eisaar received from the President of Pakistan on 30 June 2006, for outstanding humanitarian relief work during the 8 October 2005 devastating earthquake in Pakistan.
- Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) – Appointed Humanitarian Ambassador of the OIC on 11 January 2011.
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Award ceremony | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | PTV Awards | Folk singer | PTV World | Won |
| 2002 | Lux Style Award Best Singer 2002 | Best Singer | 1st Lux Style Awards | Won |
| 2003 | Lux Style Award Best Singer 2003 | 2nd Lux Style Awards | Won | |
| 2004 | PTV Awards | Six years consecutive award holder for best pop singer | PTV Home | Won |
| 2018 | Lux Style Award Best Dress Male | Best Dress (Male) | 17th Lux Style Awards | Won |
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King of Pakistani Pop Arad Al Hukh
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- "Coke Studio 6: Ayesha Omar eclipses two maestros". The Express Tribune. 25 November 2013. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
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- "Awards conferred for earthquake relief work" Dawn, published 1 July 2006, retrieved 17 May 2019
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External links
Categories:- Living people
- Pakistani philanthropists
- Pakistani pop singers
- Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf politicians
- Punjabi-language singers
- Pakistani dance musicians
- Quaid-i-Azam University alumni
- People from Faisalabad
- People from Narowal District
- Philanthropists from Punjab
- 1968 births
- Recipients of Tamgha-e-Imtiaz
- Coke Studio (Pakistani TV program)