Ali Zafar announces fundraising concert for Pakistan flood relief
More than 900 killed and millions displaced by devastating floods in the South Asian country
LAHORE – Pakistan’s acclaimed singer, songwriter, and Pride of Performance recipient Ali Zafar will take centre stage for a special cause later this month.
On 27th September, the artist will perform at a fundraising concert dedicated to flood victims, with all proceeds directed towards relief and rehabilitation through the Ali Zafar Foundation.
The event, scheduled at Lahore’s Alhamra Cultural Complex at 7:00 PM, will also feature surprise guest appearances by other performers, to be revealed closer to the date. Tickets are available exclusively through TicketWala, and organisers are urging fans to secure their seats early for what is being described as one of the most significant music nights of the year.
Pakistan floods
The concert aims to raise funds for families who have lost their homes and livelihoods during the catastrophic floods. According to the National Disaster Management Authority, at least 922 people have died nationwide since late June, including 525 men, 246 children, and 151 women. Another 1,044 have been reported injured.
Floodwaters have destroyed 7,851 houses and swept away 6,184 heads of livestock, deepening the crisis in rural areas where farming is the main source of income.
Authorities say more than two million people have been evacuated from Punjab province as floodwaters surged through towns and villages. In Sindh, an additional 150,000 residents were moved to safety. Officials warn that the number of displaced is likely to rise as heavy monsoon rains continue.
Large swathes of farmland have been devastated, compounding hardship for communities already struggling below the poverty line.
When will relief reach?
The Ali Zafar Foundation will oversee the use of proceeds to provide both immediate relief and long-term rehabilitation for affected families. The initiative has been positioned as a lifeline where music and humanitarian spirit converge.
Ali Zafar, announcing the event, called it “more than music – a call to action”. Fans and supporters are expected to join the evening not just for entertainment, but to help restore hope in flood-hit areas.