Folk singer Asad Abbas, who was in dire need of financial assistance due to his failing health, has passed away, as per an announcement on his Facebook handle. The post announcing his demise reads, "May the Almighty Allah expand his grave and give Asad Abbas eternal peace. Abbas appeared in CS6 opposite Fariha Parvez for the song Mahi Gal – a folk number based on raag Malhar. In May, renowned composer and music producer Rohail Hyatt had shared a message detailing Abbas’s condition to make a plea on his behalf: “The very talented folk singer Asad Abbas, who also appeared in season 6 of Coke Studio is in dire need of our support. His grandfather, Mohammad Sadiq, and Mohammad Iqbal were pioneers of folk music in Pakistan, singing together since the inception of Radio Pakistan.

Source: The Express Tribune August 15, 2023 16:25 UTC