Lahore: The 17th meeting of the current session of Halqa Arbab-e-Zauq Lahore was held under the presidency of Dr. Asar Ajmal, during which three literary works were presented and discussed.
The meeting commenced with Joint Secretary Shahzad Faramoush reading the minutes of the previous session. Following their approval, the literary proceedings took place:
Poetry: Fatima Mehru presented her poem, “Ek Phone Call Ke Intezar Mein” (Waiting for a Phone Call). Dr. Asar Ajmal remarked that the poem was a unique experiment maintaining internal coherence despite apparent disarray, praising the poet for courageously breaking traditional poetic norms.
Essay: Amer Faraz presented his essay titled “Baarish Mein Bheegti Titliyan, Muhammad Jawad Un Ke Hamdam Aur Dost” (Butterflies Drenched in Rain: Muhammad Jawad, His Companions and Friends). Dr. Ajmal noted that reading Muhammad Jawad’s book “Mere Hamdam Mere Dost” drew striking parallels between Shakespeare and Anwar Sajjad, adding that Amer Faraz’s essay captured the true spirit of the work.
Ghazal: Sadiq Jamil presented his ghazal for critical evaluation. Dr. Ajmal highlighted that the lamp (charaag), traditionally an ancient source of light, was skillfully employed as a dual symbol of tradition and revolution. The ghazal was declared successful after discussion.
Proceedings & Highlights:
Condolences & Prayers: Attendees expressed deep grief over the passing of Haleem Qureshi, offering prayers for his soul, and prayed for the speedy recovery of Dr. Fakhar Abbas.
Celebration: The event concluded with a cake-cutting ceremony celebrating the 55th birthday of Secretary Aftab Javed.Attendance: A total of 73 people attended the session.
Reported By: Shahzad Framosh I Lahore
