The city witnessed its first full-fledge live concert on Saturday since the pandemic erupted
KARACHI:
Karachi was set for two very different concerts on Saturday night but only one of them went through. Atif Aslam’s much-awaited concert at Benazir Bhutto Park was cancelled after organisers ‘failed to obtain required permissions,’ confirmed a post on Aslam’s official Facebook page. This is the story of the concert that went through.
Upcoming acts Karakoram, Kashmir along with Battle of the Bands participant Neon ended Karachi’s Covid-streak of no concerts at District 19 in Korangi Industrial Area. The backstage seemed like an alumni dinner of sorts; even those who weren’t performing, such as Asim Azhar, Tamasha, and Auj, showed up to mark their existence and show gratitude for a live gig that eventually went forward uninterrupted.