<p>Rahat and his 16-member troupe was detained at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport Feb 13 for carrying $142,000 in cash and cheques when they were going to catch a flight to Dubai for their onward journey to Karachi. <br /><br />After undergoing thorough investigation for almost a week, the singer and his manager were fined Rs.1.5 million ($33,000) each by Indian authorities to have their passports and other documents returned.<br /><br />"It has been a tough week for me but I want to thank you for standing by me during this time," he reportedly told Malik over the phone. <br />He also lauded the efforts of Pakistan's High Commissioner to India Shahid Malik during his detention. </p>.<p>"I'll return to Pakistan anytime tomorrow (Monday)," he informed the minister. <br /><br />The singer is expected to reaching Pakistan at 2 a.m. via Dubai. <br /><br />In another development, Pakistani actress Atiqa Odho addressed a press conference in Karachi Sunday and called for "making a proper mechanism between India and Pakistan for facilitating the payments of artists working on both sides of the border". <br /><br />"I have been writing to the government for the last three years but there has been no response," she said, adding: "The governments in India and Pakistan always wait for a disaster to happen before starting damage control." <br /><br />"Rahat has committed a mistake and has also been a victim of the system," she said while calling for "support for the singer at this crucial stage". <br /><br />"We must ensure that such a talented voice is not lost anywhere," she argued. <br /><br />Several Pakistani artists have been appearing in Indian cinema and television programmes while the singers from the country have particularly been a rage in India. <br /><br />Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan have given Indian cinema several hit songs over the last few years. <br /><br />Rahat was awarded the best singer award at the recent Filmfare awards function held in India for his song "Dil to bacha hai jee". <br /><br />With the cultural and showbusiness activities in Pakistan shrinking because of terrorist activities, the country's artists have found a bigger platform in India to showcase their talent. </p>
<p>Rahat and his 16-member troupe was detained at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport Feb 13 for carrying $142,000 in cash and cheques when they were going to catch a flight to Dubai for their onward journey to Karachi. <br /><br />After undergoing thorough investigation for almost a week, the singer and his manager were fined Rs.1.5 million ($33,000) each by Indian authorities to have their passports and other documents returned.<br /><br />"It has been a tough week for me but I want to thank you for standing by me during this time," he reportedly told Malik over the phone. <br />He also lauded the efforts of Pakistan's High Commissioner to India Shahid Malik during his detention. </p>.<p>"I'll return to Pakistan anytime tomorrow (Monday)," he informed the minister. <br /><br />The singer is expected to reaching Pakistan at 2 a.m. via Dubai. <br /><br />In another development, Pakistani actress Atiqa Odho addressed a press conference in Karachi Sunday and called for "making a proper mechanism between India and Pakistan for facilitating the payments of artists working on both sides of the border". <br /><br />"I have been writing to the government for the last three years but there has been no response," she said, adding: "The governments in India and Pakistan always wait for a disaster to happen before starting damage control." <br /><br />"Rahat has committed a mistake and has also been a victim of the system," she said while calling for "support for the singer at this crucial stage". <br /><br />"We must ensure that such a talented voice is not lost anywhere," she argued. <br /><br />Several Pakistani artists have been appearing in Indian cinema and television programmes while the singers from the country have particularly been a rage in India. <br /><br />Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan have given Indian cinema several hit songs over the last few years. <br /><br />Rahat was awarded the best singer award at the recent Filmfare awards function held in India for his song "Dil to bacha hai jee". <br /><br />With the cultural and showbusiness activities in Pakistan shrinking because of terrorist activities, the country's artists have found a bigger platform in India to showcase their talent. </p>