Pakistani singer and composer Waqar Ali has said he has been diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, asking fans, friends and well-wishers to remember him in their prayers. He shared the news in a Facebook post, describing the diagnosis as a hard time for himself and his family. He said he was getting through each day with faith and courage.
Waqar Ali acknowledged that making such a personal disclosure was not easy. He said, however, that he felt it was important to tell those who had stood by him throughout his career and continued to show him affection. Music, he said, had always been his way of connecting with people, and the love he received from fans through his work was beyond words.
Musician’s message urges fans to keep him in prayers
In his message, Waqar Ali said: “I have faith in the power of prayers, the strength of faith and the good wishes of people,” urging supporters to keep him in their thoughts. He added that although he did not know what the future held, he was drawing strength from the support of others.
Pakistan’s music and entertainment community has expressed its best wishes for his recovery, hoping he will face the difficult period with strength and determination.
Career and family ties in Pakistan’s music industry
Waqar Ali is a recognised figure in the country’s music industry, where he has worked as a singer, composer and music producer. He has composed music for Pakistani television dramas and films, and has also contributed to singing and music production.
He is the younger brother of singer Sajjad Ali and grew up in a family closely tied to music. Their father, Shafqat Hussain, was associated with classical music, which helped nurture Waqar Ali’s early interest in the field.
