Tou Thori Dair: Farhan Saeed’s tribute to Zarb-e-Azb

E-Paper | May 06, 2026

Farhan Saeed recently made news after he dedicated his Best Single Award last week at the HUM TV Awards to the families of Peshawar attack victims.

But the singer didn’t stop there — his new single ‘Tou Thori Dair’ is a heart-wrenching tribute to the soldiers who are currently fighting the extremists front in operation Zarb-e-Azb.

A joint effort of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) and Farhan, the song’s lyrics and video weave a tale of a young soldier, Farhan himself, reminiscing about his beloved, Urwa Hocane, as he sits with his companions around a camp fire.

Later it shows how the young soldier has been recently betrothed to her and was made to leave her waiting on their wedding night as he was called up for duty.

This isn't the first time the army has made a recent appearance in the arts: Jal the band also released a song 'Tou Qadam Barhaye Ja' honouring the armed forces combating terrorism following Peshawar attack.

Appearing in a talk show, Farhan had mentioned that the title of the song resonated with him and reminded him of soldiers who leave everything behind for the sake of their homeland, hence he has dedicated the song to all those fighting in the operation Zarb-e-Azb.

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Taimoor Khan

Apr 14, 2015 08:13pm

They are OUR lions, we cherish them, we take pride in them, we guard their honor jealously. No need to send to them to different shores to protect someone else.

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Namesake

Apr 14, 2015 09:19pm

Its time Pakistan worked for holistic development of its people. Eulogizing wars, army, soldiers is the reason that has brought Pakistan to such a precarious position at present times, so all such songs do not do any good if there is no attempt at curbing radicalization of society. Pakistan needs to highlight what is good in its society and firmly prevent radicalization of its youth. It needs to close all jehadi madarsas and put behind bars all radical leaders of political parties and terror sponsoring charity organizations.

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Ihtesham Ali Shah

Apr 14, 2015 09:54pm

Heart wrenching.

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mayank bhatt

Apr 14, 2015 10:39pm

mujhe bhi gana gane ka bohot sauk hai or jiske pass teilent he uske pass paisa nhi hai ki woh kuch karke dikha de farhan saeed ji is best singer all is very very nice song

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ahmad azhar

Apr 14, 2015 11:10pm

I love Pakistan Army. The most professional army in the world

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Adv Waqas

Apr 15, 2015 12:21am

Great effort. ISPR media team is doing exceptional work.

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Fayzee

Apr 15, 2015 12:49am

Tu thori dair What a song? Felt at heart. Pakistan Army Zindabad. And nice to see Saiqa after sometime.

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Semab

Apr 15, 2015 02:02am

We love you sons our pure land.

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Ameer Hamza

Apr 15, 2015 07:05am

Another masterpiece from Farhan, and this time, relaying a strong message to nation.

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Assad

Apr 15, 2015 07:58am

While I very much like this song and other ISPR productions, it would be nice for ISPR to produce some of these videos with a bit of humor instead of the ending always being a jawan or an officer being martyred or injured and leaving loved ones in the wake to remember him. This obviously is the most precious of sacrifice at the alter of our nationhood, however more of the military life needs to be shown aside from just the very emotional aspects. As stressful as the life in the military is, there are also a lot of lighter moments, friendships and camaraderie that keep the officers and men going. These motivate the men just as much as the need to give their all for Pakistan. Alhamdolillah we have taken on the beast of terrorism and fought it to a standstill, now inshallah as things look up for the country, ISPR should focus on other aspects of life of a soldier when deployed to give hope to our younger generation.

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Junaid

Apr 15, 2015 09:11am

Although i did't listen this song yet, but it seems farhan rocked with emotions...!

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Agree to Disagree

Apr 15, 2015 12:24pm

@Namesake Wait a minute Mr.Namesake. This is a great tribute to the legitimate force of this country that is fighting a war with unmatched bravery. Fighting a war with TTP is no joke. Had that been any army in the world facing the most ruthless, battle-hardened, and well trained gorillas, it would have deserted the war zone. I understand that you are an Indian and would not want any thing that 'Pakistan Army' does in the favor of her motherland.

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