Pakistani song ‘Majboor’ gains global attention with lost frequencies collaboration

KARACHI: Pakistani pop music is reaching a wider international audience as Belgian DJ and producer Lost Frequencies releases a remix of Majboor the hit song performed by Sheheryar Rehan and Zoha Waseem.

KARACHI: Pakistani pop music is reaching a wider international audience as Belgian DJ and producer Lost Frequencies releases a remix of Majboor the hit song performed by Sheheryar Rehan and Zoha Waseem.

The original track has reportedly accumulated more than 250 million streams since its release in 2025 gaining popularity across streaming platforms and attracting listeners in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates.

The song also appeared on Spotify’s Global Viral Top 50 reflecting its growing appeal beyond Pakistan. The collaboration developed after Lost Frequencies began playing his version of Majboor during live performances. He later shared a video of the performance on Instagram before the remix received an official release.

Speaking about the track the Belgian DJ praised its lasting appeal and explained that he wanted to combine its distinctive melodies with his own electronic music style to create a version suited to dance floors.

Sheheryar Rehan who wrote and composed the original song said its international success had been difficult to anticipate. He welcomed the remix for introducing a different musical interpretation while preserving the emotional character of the original composition.

Majboor combines Sheheryar’s songwriting with Zoha Waseem’s ghazal-inspired vocals, giving the song its distinctive blend of contemporary Pakistani pop and traditional musical influences.

Xulfi co-founder and chief operating officer of Giraffe Music which is associated with the project highlighted music’s ability to connect cultures and introduce artists to audiences they might otherwise never reach. He also pointed to Lost Frequencies performing the song in India as an example of how international collaborations can expand the reach of Pakistani music.

Lost Frequencies, whose real name is Félix De Laet rose to international prominence with Are You With Me. The track topped charts in 18 countries and made him the first Belgian artist to reach number one on the UK singles chart.

The new Majboor remix demonstrates how electronic music live performances and digital streaming can help Pakistani artists reach listeners across borders creating opportunities for local music to gain greater international recognition.