Prominent Pashto singer Mashooq Sultan died in Peshawar this morning after protected illness.

Her Nimaz-e-Janaza was offered at Chugalpura, Peshawar at 02:00 pm on Monday.

Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the sad demise of prominent Pashto singer Mashooq Sultan.

In her condolence message, the Minister of State said Mashooq Sultan was known as melody queen of Pashto folk music. Her contribution to Pashto folk music would always be remembered.

Mariyum Aurangzeb expressed condolence with the bereaved family and pray for the departed soul to rest in eternal peace.  Allah Almighty may grant courage to the bereaved family to bear irreparable loss.