LAHORE: The 15th session of the Halqa Arbab-e-Zauq was held at the historic Pak Tea House, a renowned venue for literary gatherings. The event was presided over by Aurangzeb Niazi, who welcomed the attendees and opened the session with a brief review of the previous meeting’s proceedings. The gathering was attended by numerous literary enthusiasts and poets, all eager to share and critique works of literature.
The first presentation was a poem titled “Bey Wafai Bhi Ek Zaroorat Hai” , by Dr. Khalid Javed Jan. His recitation was met with praise from the audience, and Aurangzeb Niazi, the session chair, appreciated the poem as a strong and impactful piece. The positive feedback highlighted the poet’s mastery in conveying complex emotions through his poetry.
Following the opening remarks, Muhammad Ahmad presented a summary of the last session’s activities, setting the stage for the day’s literary presentations. The atmosphere was one of enthusiasm and anticipation as writers prepared to showcase their creative works across different genres. The session aimed to foster literary dialogue and appreciate diverse expressions of art and thought.
Next, Shazia Mufti read her light essay “Naye Kaprey Badal Kar Jaon Kahan”. Her work sparked a detailed discussion among the attendees. The chair acknowledged that essay writing is a less common genre in literature but appreciated Mufti’s effort, noting the humor embedded in her work. He described her contribution as a commendable effort that reflects encouraging signs of literary diversity at the forum.
The final presentation was a ghazal recited by Wajid Amir. His poetic recitation received favorable critique from the audience, with the chair describing it as a modern and excellent piece of poetry. The session concluded on a reflective note with a condolence resolution passed to mourn the passing of Saleem Tahir and Muhammad Jamil, the brother of Shehzad Faramoush, expressing deep sorrow and solidarity within the literary community.
Reported By: Shahzad Framosh I Lahore
