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Ali Sher feat. Rafaqat Ali Khan – ISHQ

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(Lahore: 15 December 2009) Following the successful release of his third studio album ‘Beetaye Pal’, Ali Sher introduces his work as a composer on a collaborative single with Rafaqat Ali Khan entitled ‘Ishq’.

Originally written by Ghulam Farid Khan, Ali’s composition is inspired by the Sindhi Bharwain Rag and is a fusion of both Eastern and Western instruments such as Ethnic Percussions, Muted Guitar, ‘Tabla’, ‘Dholak’ and ‘Duff’. He has also incorporated African instruments such as the ‘D.Jembe’ and ‘Congo’.

Rafaqat Ali Khan, who hails from the illustrious Sham Chaurasia Gharana is renowned for his work in various Bollywood productions including the Hrithik Raushan hit ‘Krrish’. In harmony with his family generational legacy, Rafaqat Ali Khan brings the classical ‘Khayal Gayeki’ inspiration and tradition to Ali Sher’s composition.

Speaking about this collaboration, Ali Sher has said, “I’ve always wanted to collaborate with Rafaqat Sahab, but never got a chance. I’ve seen him perform numerous times, and have been mesmerized by the depth and passion with which he sings. I believe Rafaqat Sahab’s ‘Gayeki’ is deeply rooted in our heritage and I am thrilled to be a part of ‘Ishq’. Continue

Check out the latest interview of Ink’s CEO on Radio1 91 FM, (Karachi / Lahore / Islamabad) – Pakistan.

Part 1 – Interview with CEO of Ink Magazine

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Part 2 – Interview with CEO of Ink Magazine

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(Lahore, 22 May 2009) Asim Buksh’s super luxury automotive company held an evening for the media at the high end Avari showroom to announce their new name, Buksh Motors, formerly Premium Motors, re-named to incorporate and reflect the Buksh family name and heritage.

Kumar Sangakkara
March 4, 2009

‘Our families will never feel the same about us leaving to play in Pakistan’.

As I dictate this article we are preparing to fly home. It’s been a long day and we can’t wait to return home to our families. We were shaken badly, obviously. Pakistan has a reputation for being unstable in the recent past, but we never expected to be caught up in something like this. I am still shocked that a sports team could be targeted in this manner. Continue