ISLAMABAD: The 16th death anniversary of renowned pop singer Nazia Hassan is observed today.

She was also known as ” Nightingale of Pakistan”. She spent her childhood in Karachi as well as in London. She arrived in the entertainment industry as a child artist and her most popular song was ” Ap Jesa Koe”.

This song won a film fare award for best female playback singer. She was also glamorized by the media for her elegance, style beauty and voice, Radio Pakistan reported.

Nazia Hassan was a received Pride of Performance Double Platinum Award and Golden Discs Awards.

The pop icon Nazia Hassan died of lung cancer at the age of 35 on August 13, 2000.

-APP