Pakistani singer Abrar Ul Haq has postponed his upcoming concert in the United Kingdom following a tragic nursery fire that killed newborn babies. He said the country should mourn the heartbreaking loss instead of celebrating.
The singer announced his decision through a video shared on Instagram. He also expressed deep sorrow over the deaths and extended his support to the grieving families.
Abrar said the tragedy had left the entire nation deeply saddened. He added that he stood with the affected families during their difficult time.
“A national tragedy has occurred in Pakistan. Newborn babies in the hospital nursery were caught in the fire and lost their lives. This is undoubtedly a major tragedy for the entire nation, and I share the grief of the affected families.”
Abrar Ul Haq Postpones Middlesbrough Concert
The singer was scheduled to perform at a concert in Middlesbrough. The event had received an overwhelming response and was reportedly close to selling out.
However, Abrar consulted his team and friends after learning about the devastating incident. Following those discussions, he chose to postpone the concert as a gesture of solidarity.
The decision reflects his desire to share the grief of families who lost their newborn children. He also emphasized that the postponement does not mean the cancellation of the event.
The concert will now take place in September. Abrar assured ticket holders that their event had simply been postponed.
Singer Says It Is a Time for Mourning
Explaining his decision, Abrar emphasized that entertainment could wait while the country mourns the loss.
“Concerts will continue to happen, but this is a time of grief,” he said.
His announcement came as the nursery fire continued to generate widespread grief across Pakistan. Public figures and social media users have also expressed sorrow over the deaths.
The tragedy has further fueled calls for accountability and greater safety measures in hospitals. Meanwhile, Abrar’s decision to postpone his performance has highlighted the broader sense of mourning following the incident.
The singer’s gesture has allowed him to stand alongside grieving families while acknowledging the gravity of the national tragedy. His Middlesbrough concert will now proceed in September, giving audiences another opportunity to attend once the period of mourning has passed.
