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Salman Ahmad drops out of cultural fest in Goa

Salman Ahmad drops out of cultural fest in Goa

The singer's decision comes in wake of the the attack at LoC on Wednesday
24 Nov, 2016

Singer Salman Ahmad has dropped out of a cultural event taking place in India.

The Junoon frontman announced this move on Twitter earlier today, saying that "I'm canceling my forthcoming participation in a cultural event in Goa to protest the violence & blood letting on LOC."

On Wednesday, Indian troops hit a passenger coaster in Azad Jammu and Kashmir's Lawat area, killing 10 people and injuring 11 others.

The coaster was en route to Muzaffarabad. Lawat is located in the upper belt of Neelum valley that straddles the restive Line of Control (LoC).

The rising political tension between Pakistan and India has severely affected cultural exchange between the neighbouring countries. Artists from both sides of the border have voiced concern against the mutual bans; on India's front Pakistani artists have barred and Pakistan reciprocated this by temporarily banning Indian films.

Images has reached out to the singer about the concert and is currently awaiting a response.

Comments

West Asian TAlents Nov 24, 2016 07:35pm
An appropriate decision.
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Jonaid m Nov 24, 2016 07:50pm
Bravo. Someone finally saying no on a principled stand against their own personal interest and cheap fame.
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Syed Nov 24, 2016 07:58pm
I think Pakistans stance should be same until India stops its hostility.
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Keenobserver Nov 24, 2016 08:16pm
Self respecting man.
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Joe Nov 24, 2016 08:21pm
But who is he? Believe you me ,never heard of him . Please no offense.
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Pakistan Nov 24, 2016 08:33pm
Thats the spirit.
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IMTIAZ ALI KHAN Nov 24, 2016 09:25pm
I wish we never have to do anything like that and we have Shanti between our two blood tied nations.
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Aditya Nov 24, 2016 10:33pm
Brother , enter into politics, why so hesitant. Well we have seen your push ups!
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Princess_of_DHUMP Nov 25, 2016 02:24am
What would he have contributed anyway? He cannot sing without Ali Azmat.
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Maria Nov 25, 2016 03:38am
Respect!
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Adeel Nov 25, 2016 05:45am
Delighted by his decision.
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Zak Nov 25, 2016 07:38am
Respect for Salman Ahmed. Salute to you Sir.
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Muslim Medina Nov 25, 2016 08:22am
True patriotic decision by Salman and I salute him.
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Masood Nov 25, 2016 10:03am
Great decision Salman! You have placed national honor and interest anove your Personel interest which is highly commendable !!
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Sameer Nov 25, 2016 10:37am
A mature decision...unlike our Government which will be attending heart of Asia conference proceeds in India. This is clearly embarrasing for Pakistan when Singers make informed decisions and Government on conflicting interests.
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Md. Yashir Nov 25, 2016 11:21am
Who is he ? Never heard any songs of him
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sachin Nov 25, 2016 11:49am
U have done it before India asks you to leave.. Seems u were already know that India will not allow you to enter..
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Khalifa Nov 25, 2016 11:55am
@Md. Yashir Really? Never heard of Goa!
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Naveed Nov 25, 2016 01:05pm
It is a super decision
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Kazim abidi Nov 26, 2016 01:24am
@Aditya BCCI should also enter into politics, why so hesitant. Well we have seen your 'lift ups'.
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Saira kalim mirza Nov 26, 2016 03:46am
Wish fawad and mahira could do same
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Proud Pakistani Nov 26, 2016 10:56am
Well done Salman. That's the spirit man
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