A special talk session at the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi marked the birthday of esteemed Ahmad Faraz, drawing attention from literary circles across the city. The event centered on the enduring resonance of Faraz’s poetry and its place in contemporary Urdu literature.
Zehra Nigah attended the session and paid tribute to Ahmad Faraz, sharing personal reflections on his themes of love and social sensitivity. Her presence underscored the intergenerational respect Faraz commands among Pakistan’s poets and audiences.
Mohammad Ahmed Shah, President of the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, participated in the proceedings and emphasized the Council’s role in preserving and promoting literary heritage. The gathering highlighted how institutions and poets together keep the legacy of Ahmad Faraz alive in Karachi’s cultural life.
The program, presented under the title ‘Aur Faraz Chahiyein Kitni Mohabbatein Tujhe’, offered listeners moments of remembrance and reflection, reinforcing Faraz’s influence on Urdu poetry and inspiring emerging writers in the region.
