Haider Hashimi, a well-known session player and lead guitarist for Pakistani band Aaroh has passed away. He was diagnosed with a brain tumour in June 2014. Following the diagnosis, the Lahore-based musician underwent brain surgery.
Aaroh’s bassist Khalid Khan, says, “He was diagnosed with [a brain tumour] just three days before surgery and before we could even realise it, he was in the hospital.
Hashimi, father of two young children, has lately been busy with playing sessions for mainstream artistes, such as Ali Azmat and Atif Aslam. Hashimi replaced Aaroh’s founding member and lead guitarist Nabeel Nihal Chishty, when he left the band around 2004-2005 over a copyright dispute.
May Allah rest your humble soul in peace, forgive your sins and lighten your grave. Ameen!
Hashim’s funeral will be at 155/A, PIA housing Society, Johar Town at 10 am (July 07, 2014).
