Pakistan sent famous Sufi musicians to the United States. The idea is to portray the �true face of Sufi Islam� to an audience that often sees Pakistan as a haven for terrorists. Mekaal Hasan was one of the artist at the festival. Madiha Tahir has today’s Global Hit.
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