LAHORE: The act of creation, in its ultimate form, is the quest for the right word. Ghalib is not a great poet merely because he mentioned Kolkata, the center of new enlightenment, but because he used the expression “Haye Haye” in a way that drives a piercing arrow straight into the reader’s heart: Ghalib-e-khashta ke…
LAHORE: The weekly critical meeting of Halqa-e-Arbab-e-Zouq was held at the Pak Tea House under the presidency of Kashif Manzoor.Joint Secretary Shahzad Faramosh read the proceedings of the previous meeting. Afterward, Dr. Fauzia Tabassum presented her poem “Khoon Phir Khoon Hai”, Abdul Waheed presented his short story “Rang Kaat Saaten”, and Muneza Sahar presented her…
LAHORE: A grand welcome ceremony was organized in the Prin Hall of FG Allama Muhammad Iqbal Degree College in honor of newly admitted students in the BS program. The event was presided over by the college principal, Professor Muhammad Iqbal. The ceremony commenced with a recitation from the Holy Quran, presented by Mir Hamza, a…
LAHORE: Renowned writer and director Dr. Ajmal Malik, creator of hundreds of hit plays, is set to present his latest masterpiece, “Aawara Hoon,” starring film star Moammar Rana.The play features Afreen Pari, Sunehri Khan, and Gulfam in lead roles, alongside performances by Reena Multani, Nayab Khan, Minal Khan, and Saqi Khan. Packed with sharp dialogue…
LAHORE: Dr. Razaq Shahid is a distinguished and well-known name in Punjabi literature. Several of his poetry collections have previously earned widespread acclaim among readers, and now his latest collection of ghazals, titled “Honi Maare Seintaan,” has been published.As a dedicated servant and professor of Punjabi language and literature, Dr. Shahid is primarily a ghazal…
LAHORE: A special meeting of Halqa Arbab-e-Zauq was held at Pak Tea House as part of an evening dedicated to Punjabi short stories. The session was presided over by Parveen Malik, while Joint Secretary Shahzad Framosh presented the proceedings of the previous meeting. After the proceedings were confirmed, the first session featured Zahid Hasan, who…
LAHORE: The third awards ceremony organized by the Mahkaan Punjabi Adabi Board was held at Hall No. 2 of the Punjab Institute of Language, Art and Culture (PILAC). The ceremony aimed to acknowledge and encourage literary personalities who have rendered outstanding services for the promotion and dissemination of the Punjabi language, literature and culture. The…
LAHORE:“Jatt Da Kharrak,” a new stage comedy created under the direction of Dr. Ajmal Malik, the acclaimed creator and director of hundreds of super-hit plays, will be staged at Prince Theatre Lahore. Based on a historic tale of Punjab in which hatred and love become intertwined with long-standing enmity, the action- and comedy-packed stage play…
LAHORE: Director General Libraries Punjab Kashif Manzoor speaking about the promotion of book reading and the revival of a reading culture, said that the Punjab Libraries Department has launched a nationwide campaign titled the “National Book Reading Movement.” The campaign’s basic slogan is “One Year, One Book,” with the aim of encouraging every Pakistani to…
LAHORE: Dr. Ajmal Malik is not only the writer of hundreds of super-hit stage plays but has also directed many of his successful productions. He has now penned a unique story-based play, “Raat Di Rani,” and regular rehearsals for the comedy production are currently underway at Shabistan Theatre. The cast features prominent theatre names including…
