Tariq Tafu was carrying a legacy of music. Pakistan’s music landscape is vast and deep and we have families and gharanas who have served the field of music. Tariq was the son of legendary Tabla Nawaz Tafu Khan. Tafu Khan is a legend of Pakistan and he has worked with all the other legends. His son was a singer and a big name in his own right.
Tariq Tafu has sung for years and his song Lahore Lahore Ae was a sensation. It is like a National Anthem 2.0 for Lahories and it is played every year on every festival. The sad news came in as Tariq Tafu passed away. He suffered a brief illness and he passed away in Lahore. He was receiving treatment for his condition.
Tariq Tafu’s passing has resulted in another big loss to the music industry. His passing was widely reported by mainstream news channels:
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Illaihi Rajioon! May Allah bless his soul and give his family peace.
