Chahat Fateh Ali Khan's nomination papers rejected from NA-128 over dual nationality

The nomination papers of British-Pakistani internet singing sensation, Chahat Fateh Ali Khan have been rejected by the Returning Officer (RO) over dual nationality. 

Chahat submitted his nomination papers from Lahore's NA-128 to contest the election as an independent candidate on February 8, 2024.

Kashif Rana aka ‘Chahat Fateh Ali Khan’, who went viral on social media for his unique singing videos, submitted his nomination papers for the National Assembly (NA) seat.

The social media sensation in his video message said, his nomination papers had been rejected on dual nationality and appealed ECP to take notice of the matter.

He became an internet singing sensation for his unique videos as 'Chahat Fateh Ali Khan', attracting millions of netizens.

Earlier this year, he also sang Pakistan Super League (PSL) 8 and ICC World Cup 2023 anthems in his own style.

Chahat used to be a first-class cricketer in Pakistan.

He was part of the Lahore team in the 1983-84 season of the Quaid-e-Azam trophy. He played two first-class matches, in which he scored 16 runs in three innings.

Later on, he also moved to the United Kingdom in search of a better future. He also played club cricket there for 12 years.