Legendary folk singer Shaukat Ali has breathed his last in Lahore on Friday.

According to the details, veteran Punjabi folk-singer Shaukat Ali has passed away in Lahore.

He was suffering from liver disease for some time and was admitted to Combined Military Hospital (CMH) Lahore in critical condition.

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah expressed deep sorrow over the demise of renowned singer Shaukat Ali.

Shaukat Ali, who is known for his war-time patriotic songs such as Saathion Mujahidon Jaag Utha Hai Sara Watan, Mera Puttar Pakistan Da, and Apna Quaid Aik Hai among many others, had been unwell for the past several years.

The Ghazal maestro is one of the most creative and inventive artists of the Pakistani music industry, with a singing career spanning five decades. He is also a recipient of the Pride of Performance award.