Nazia Hassan’s Mother Muniza Basir Passes Away

Muniza Basir, the mother of legendary pop duo Nazia and Zoheb Hassan, has passed away after a long illness. Zoheb Hassan confirmed the sad news through a heartfelt Instagram post on Sunday. He shared a video tribute, calling her his “mother, love, and guide.” However, he did not provide details about her funeral arrangements.

Muniza Basir had been battling dementia for several years. Zoheb returned to Pakistan from abroad to care for her during her illness. The Hassan family had already suffered great loss with the death of Nazia Hassan in 2000 and their father Basir Hassan in 2020. The passing of Muniza marks another deeply emotional moment for the family.

Nazia Hassan was a beloved pop icon in Pakistan and across South Asia. She gained fame in the 1980s with her debut album Disco Deewane. Her music broke records and created a new pop culture wave among youth. Time Magazine once named her among the 50 most influential people shaping youth culture.

Together, Nazia and Zoheb Hassan released several hit albums, including Boom Boom, Young Tarang, Hotline, and Camera Camera. Their music continues to inspire generations. Muniza Basir played a key role in supporting their artistic journey from behind the scenes.

Fans and fellow artists have started to share tributes and condolences for the Hassan family. Muniza Basir will be remembered as the mother of two musical legends who changed Pakistan’s pop music forever.