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PESHAWAR: Pashto singer Shakila Naz, who bid adieu to her singing career due to a shift in personal life, has resumed singing after a lapse of 28 years.

‘Naway Jwand’ meaning new life is her new Pashto album’s title, which says a lot about her desire to start life anew.

Interestingly, the lyrics of the title song are written by her writer and poet husband, Farooq Firaq, who has been a driving force for almost a year to encourage her to start singing again.

Mr Firaq succeeded at last and even held a special gathering to re-launch his wife’s career as a singer.

All known faces of Pashto literature, music and media were present at the launch of Shakila’s music album. It was also her first public appearance after almost 28 years.

The king of Pashto ghazal, Khiyal Mohammad, despite being on wheelchair, went on stage to show his support and welcome the singer into her new life.

Queen of folk songs Zar Sanga in her frank rustic style and attire said she was relieved that finally, amid