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Gilgit Baltistan's most prominent flutist Imtiaz Karim passes away

Gilgit Baltistan's most prominent flutist Imtiaz Karim passes away

The musician died of cardiac arrest at the age of 40
06 Jul, 2018

Renowned musician Imtiaz Karim died of cardiac arrest in Karimabad Hunza on Thursday. He was 40.

The deceased flute master is survived his widow and two sons. He was considered one of the pioneers, who introduced flute music in Gilgit-Baltistan. His music was popular among the people. His music was included in the albums of famous singers like Jabar Khanand Shahid Qalandar.

Ghazi Karim, a friend of the deceased, told Dawn that Imtiaz Karim performed at national and international level. He said that he performed in China in 2010 and in Australia on Pakistan Independence Day function in 2016. Ghazi said that his four music albums had been released.


Originally published in Dawn, July 6th, 2018

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Imtiaz Ali Khan Jul 06, 2018 04:20pm
RIP brother Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un
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Abdul Ghaffar Jul 06, 2018 04:46pm
My dear Imtiaz ... may your soul rest in eternal peace ... Aaamen .... you legacy will be remembered forever ...
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Eaz Jul 06, 2018 04:58pm
Dear Imtiaz RIP and you will be missed for years to come. God bless your soul in eternity. Ameen
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Ehsan Karim Jul 06, 2018 08:04pm
There was magic in his fingers.
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Sheeraz bin ashiq Jul 06, 2018 08:38pm
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un
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