Pakistani folk music is trendy all over the world and much admired among all age groups.

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The term ''Folk music'' means ''national music'',  ''local music'' or ''traditional music''. Folk music represents the

different languages, cultures, and traditions of any country. 

Pakistani folk music is trendy  all over the world and is sung in many languages such as Punjabi Sindhi, Balochi, Seraiki, Pushto, etc. It remains a favorite kind of music loved and much admired among all age groups. The young love to listen to, sing and dance on Arif Lohar's Tufail Niazi's and Shoukat Ali's Punjabi folk tunes. The ever-popular Abida Parveen, Allan Faqeer, Shazia Khuskk, Zarina Baloch's Sindhi folk songs take listeners to another world. Akhtar Chanal's vibrant folk represent the rich Balochi language and culture. 

Reshma, the ultimate folk artist, and Atta Ullah Isa khelvi the ever famous Seraiki folk singer, both enjoy a huge following.

Zarsanga and Mashook Sultan, The queens of Pushto folk music through old now and do not sing anymore still have many fans. Pakistan's Northern Areas local folk music, the Shinhan folk traditions have managed to stay alive and vibrant. 

Pakistan, therefore, has a rich history, diverse cultures, languages and cultures and the folk music is just one aspect of its rich past, present, and future.