Islamabad, Jun 27 : Pakistani stars have expressed their shock and depression over the demise of King of Pop Michael Jackson.

The stars had nothing but praise for Jacko, and said that the late singer's style, music and dance had inspired and influenced many in the music industry.

"The showbiz world is shocked and depressed on the sad demise of Michael Jackson, a legend to live in the music industry forever," the Nation quoted Fakhar-e-Alam, a renowned Pakistani vocalist and anchor, as saying.

"The style of dance and music that Michael Jackson introduced to the world is unmatchable, and is not expected to be repeated by anyone else in the ages to come.

"MJ never compromised on his music, dance and style that is why the best of music and dance came out from his untiring struggle. His high-energy performances used to intoxicate his music lovers.

"He had the honour of having unbeatable world record for selling over 750 million legitimate copies in addition to the pirated ones, showing his all time unmatchable popularity," he added.

Jawad Ahmed, another renowned Pakistani singer, expressed his grief over the sad demise of Michael Jackson, and said that he was a singer of high calibre.

"The popularity he gained is unmatchable. Since early 1980s, he ruled the music world. Even the non-English speaking people used to enjoy his music," he said.

"His 11 songs remained number one for many weeks on music charts. He won Grammy award for 11 times. Like the music in other parts of the world, he also inspired and influenced the Pakistani music.

"Many of the singers in Pakistan followed his music beats to listeners' delight," he added.

Riffat Ara Baig, a teacher at Lahore Grammar School, said that the younger generation was still very crazy about Michael Jackson, and that students at her school arranged a function to pay tribute to him.

The students wore similar costumes like the ones Jackson used to wear, and performed to his music.

"Michael Jackson would be remembered forever," Baig added. (ANI)