HYDERABAD: Sindh Minister for Culture and Tourism Syed Zulfikar Ali Shah has said that a mega musical show will be held at Rani Bagh in Hyderabad on Aug 8 in connection with Independence Day and Marka-e-Haq celebrations.

He said at a news briefing at Shahbaz hall here on Friday that people would see vocalists like Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Sanam Marvi, Kaifi Khalil and others performing on Aug 8. Entry into the venue for this grand musical night was free, he said.

He said that Sindh chief minister had also invited business community at a meeting in Karachi to be part of such celebrations being held across Sindh. Another programme would be held in Sukkur on Aug 10 and in Karachi on Aug 13, he said.

Published in Dawn, Aug 2nd, 2025

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