Ghazal king Mehdi Hassan dies
Legendary Pakistani ghazal singer Mehdi Hassan died today in a hospital in Karachi, his family sources confirmed.
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Ghazal king Mehdi Hassan diesLegendary Pakistani ghazal singer Mehdi Hassan died today in a hospital in Karachi, his family sources confirmed.
Mehdi Hassan had been unwell for the past 12 years, but his condition deteriorated further. He was reportedly suffering from lung, chest and urinary tract ailments.
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