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Singer Asim Azhar announced on Sunday evening his engagement to Merub Ali, a longtime family friend.

The pair posted identical announcements on Instagram on Sunday. "Shukar Alhamdulillah [Thank you God]. With the grace of Allah Almighty and our parent’s duas, we announce our Imam Zamin - engagement. May Allah SWT and Ahlebait keep us protected and this happy forever, Aameen. Keep us in your prayers," read their posts.

There had been many rumours about the couple — people didn't know what their relationship was at all. Some people believed they were cousins, some said they were friends, while others believed they were romantically linked. Ali clarified that they definitely weren't related in an interview in December. “We’re not step-siblings, we’re not cousins. Pata nahi bus [I don't know, that's all] — we’re great family friends and have known each other since childhood. My brother is his best friend and our mothers are best friends.”

Congratulations have begun pouring in under both their posts from their celebrity friends, including Aima Baig, Sajal Aly and Ayaz Samoo.

Ali is a model and recently made her acting debut in Sinf-e-Ahan alongside Sajal Aly, Kubra Khan, Saira Yousuf and many other big names. Azhar is, of course, one of the most popular singers in Pakistan and is releasing his very first album soon. Congratulations to the happy couple!