ISLAMABAD: Spotify has named Pakistani musician Samar Jafri as its featured artist for the fourth quarter of 2025 under its global Radar program, highlighting the singer’s rapid rise and growing popularity among young listeners across the country.
Jafri gained widespread recognition after his songs ‘Main Rahun’ and ‘Guzaarishein’ garnered over 23 million streams since their release in April and May this year.
Platforms like Spotify have played a key role in spotlighting emerging talent and connecting local voices with global audiences as the Pakistani music industry undergoes a digital transformation.
“Samar Jafri is a remarkable talent and a fitting choice to close out RADAR Pakistan Season 2025. We’re excited to spotlight his journey and share his music with even more listeners through this platform,” Rutaba Yaqub, Spotify’s Artist & Label
Partnerships Manager for Pakistan and the UAE, was quoted as saying by Asiatic Public Relations firm.
