KARACHI: The multi-dimensional platform Shaan-e-Pakistan, led by the powerhouse Huma Nassr of Braahtii, earlier announced its landmark third season set to take place in Karachi, Pakistan, from September 6-8, 2017; the Shaan-e-Pakistan Luxury Privé Edition 2017. With the fashion force Ali Xeeshan as the creative show director for the fashion segment; Huma Nassr now announces the music maestro Javed Bashir as the music producer for the official song “Yeh Hai Shaan-e-Pakistan” and the iconic musical night “Ek Shaam Pakistan Ke Naam”. Javed Bashir has previously been seen in ‘Coke Studio’ and has worked as a composer in several international projects as well. “We welcome Javed Bashir to the Shaan-e-Pakistan family as the music producer and composer for our music segment Ek Shaam Pakistan Ke Naam. This night in our last seasons was led by the late Amjad Sabri in Delhi and then Rekha Bharadwaj in Lahore and in line with our tradition this year we have Javed Bashir on board. When planning the show this year, we envisioned greater creativity and edge along with the traditional sound of the sub-continent to this night, following late Amjad Sabri’s demise the only person that could perform at the same level as the late Qawwali maestro is Javed Bashir. I am of the view that the strength of any project or platform is in its people and talent which is why each year with Shaan-e-Pakistan we see an evolution in terms of outlook, stronger partners and talent. Javed Bashir will also be accompanied by International artists on stage at Ek Shaam Pakistan Ke Naam. Indeed, Ek Shaam Pakistan ke Naam will be a musical night to remember.” said Huma Nassr, founder of the Shaan-e-Pakistan platform Speaking on his association with the platform, Javed Bashir has said: “The name of the show Shaan-e- Pakistan says it all, as an artist one is always working towards bringing pride to the nation. I would like to congratulate and thank Huma Nassr on starting this project and giving me the opportunity to be a part of it. Shaan-e-Pakistan is very special for me because I have put my heart and soul in this project as the official music composer for Day 1 “Ek Shaam Pakistan Ke Naam”. I have taken inspiration from classical numbers and recreated them for the big performance and I hope that the audience will love it. Published in Daily Times, August 14th 2017.