LAHORE: (Thursday, June 14, 2012): Punjab University College of Arts & Design mournful at the sad demise of Mehdi Hassan. All teachers and students were in tears after hearing the passing away of him. Principal Prof Dr Rahat Naveed Masud, Coordinator of Musicology Department Israr Chishti and other faculty members discussed the unique style and unfathomable talent of Mehdi Hasan. Prof Dr Rahat Naveed Masud said that Mehdi Hasan was a great singer who has created masterpieces in Ghazal singing that would remain unparalleled for ages. Coordinator of Musicology Israr Husain Chishti, who has also been a student of the great master, narrated various events and accounts, related to the genius of Mehdi Hasan. It is also announced that the College will arrange a condolence reference for the unmatched singer at the College of Art and Design. Distinguished personalities of the field of music and literature will talk about the genius of the great singer.