Abrar-ul-Haq

Abrar-ul-Haq, born on July 21, 1969, in Narowal, Punjab, Pakistan, is a prominent figure in Pakistani music and philanthropy. After completing his Master’s degree in social sciences from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, he briefly served as a teacher at Aitchison College, Lahore, before pursuing a career in music. His debut album, “Billo De Ghar,” released in 1995, achieved significant commercial success, selling over 40.3 million copies worldwide and earning him recognition as the “King of Pakistani pop.”

Beyond his musical endeavors, Abrar-ul-Haq has dedicated a substantial part of his career to philanthropic efforts. In 1998, he founded the Sahara for Life Trust (SLT), a private organization committed to providing health and education services in remote areas. Under his leadership as Chairman, SLT established the Sughra Shafi Medical Hospital Complex in Narowal in 2003, offering critical healthcare services to underserved communities. His humanitarian contributions were recognized with the Sitara-e-Eisaar in 2006 for his relief work during the 2005 earthquake in Pakistan and his appointment as Humanitarian Ambassador of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in 2011.

His career also includes significant political engagement. He joined Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in 2011, holding positions such as President of the Youth Wing and Secretary of Foreign Affairs. He contested National Assembly seats in 2013 and 2018. In 2019, he was appointed as the 16th chairman of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society. Abrar-ul-Haq has also participated in TEDx Talks, addressing topics like free healthcare and youth involvement in nation-building.