Renowned Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and his son Shah Zaman Khan have been honoured at a ceremony held at the UK Parliament in London, marking a moment of international recognition for South Asian music.

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is renowned for his Qawwali, Ghazals. He gained immense popularity for his playback in Bollywood films. Among his popular songs are “Zaroori Tha”, “O Re Piya”, “Jag Soona Soona Lage”, “Tere Bin”, “Teri Ore”, “Main Jahaan Rahoon”, “Tere Mast Mast Do Nain”, “Tum Jo Aaye Zindagi Mein”, and “Dil To Bachcha Hai Ji”, among many others.

Shakib Khan is the only Bangladeshi actor to be invited among various guests in attendance, including artistes from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and India.

Immigration officials at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad deport acclaimed Pakistani singer Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan to Abu Dhabi.