Condoles death of musician Tariq Tafu
Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that maintaining an atmosphere of brotherhood during Muharram is the responsibility of leaders and scholars of all schools of thought.
Members of the Faisalabad Division Peace Committee met the minister here on Tuesday.
Azma stated that the peace committee would fully cooperate with the administration to maintain a favorable environment and ensure peace.
She said, “Mutual coordination between the peace committee and the organizers of religious gatherings (Majalis) is a welcome development.” The minister said that the Punjab government and all its institutions were actively engaged in serving the public.
The members of the committee thanked Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz for promoting and maintaining an atmosphere of peace, tolerance and brotherhood during ongoing month of Muharram. The meeting was attended by Peace Committee members Sahibzada Zahid Mahmood Qasmi, Hafiz Muhammad Amjad and Allama Tahir Hussain and others.
Moreover, Punjab Information and Culture Minister Azma Bokhari on Tuesday expressed sorrow over the passing of musician and singer Tariq Tafu.
In her condolence message issued here, she said that Tariq Tafu was a prominent figure in the world of music.
“Tariq Tafu earned widespread recognition through his talent and contributions to music,” said Azma Bokhari.
She stated, “Tariq Tafu gained international fame through his legendary song ‘Lahore Lahore Hai’.”
Azma Bokhari said that Tariq Tafu introduced dozens of artists to the music industry.
The minister added, “We extend our heartfelt condolences to Tariq Tafu’s family on his passing.”
She further said that the void left by a great musician like Tariq Tafu can never truly be filled.
