This is big, indeed. Ace Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has been invited to perform at the Nobel Peace Prize concert to be held on Dec 11 at the Oslo Spektrum Arena.

It is the same event at which our very own and brave girl from the Swat Valley Malala Yousufzai and Indian social worker Kailash Satyarthi will be honoured. Hollywood A-lister Queen Latifah is slated to host the ceremony. Congratulations Rahat FK. Happy singing!

Published in Dawn, Sunday Magazine, November 30th, 2014

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