PFCF partnered with the Surtaal Music Academy, founded in 2019 by Zia Ul Haq, a master’s‑qualified musicologist driven by the mission of “building the next generation of artists,” with a special focus on making free musical education accessible to underprivileged children. From its beginnings in Johar Town and Islampura, the academy blends structured vocal and instrument training—ranging from classical raags and ghazals to Bollywood and Western pop, with a strong technical foundation in singing.

Under Zia’s direction and with support from renowned Pakistani music figures like Xulfi, Sanam Marvi, Shiraz Uppal, and Shuja Haider, Surtaal combines coaching, studio experience, and mentorship. The academy boasts a professionally equipped recording studio and offers both group sessions and one‑on‑one training. Since its 2019 launch, it has accumulated over 10,000 teaching hours, helped students earn 20+ national awards, secured 100+ TV appearances, marking a remarkable impact in nurturing young musical talent.

Our goal with this partnership is to help Surtaal develop its music program to a larger scale, grow as an organization and establish connections with our international network.