**National Book Foundation Hosts Poetry Gathering in Karachi to Promote Literary Culture**<\/p>\n
The National Book Foundation organized a prominent poetry gathering at its Karachi Regional Office, attracting leading literary, social, and political figures from across the city. The event aimed to revitalize book culture in an age where digital devices have largely replaced traditional reading, and emphasized the collective responsibility to support and develop this national institution.<\/p>\n
The gathering was presided over by Professor Dr. Khurshid Hashmi, while renowned poet Hamid Ali Syed served as the host. Esteemed poets including Aftab Alam Qureshi, Taj Ali Rana, Rahman Nishat, Syed Saleemuddin, Saaduddin Saad, and Farooq Arshi presented their works to an engaged audience. Well-known poets Dr. Salman Siddiqui and Dr. Iqbal Pirzada were honored as special guests at the event.<\/p>\n
Speaking on the occasion, National Assembly member Ahmed Saleem Siddiqui highlighted the significant role the National Book Foundation plays as a key cultural institution. He emphasized the need for collective effort in promoting and advancing its mission, stressing how the growing preference for mobile phones over books, even as gifts for children, has contributed to a decline in reading habits. Siddiqui expressed confidence that regular literary gatherings such as this could help reintroduce book culture into the lives of Karachi\u2019s residents.<\/p>\n
He further remarked that while the future will see dramatic changes with advancements like artificial intelligence, the lasting legacy will belong to poets, writers, and intellectuals, whose contributions cannot be replaced by technology. Siddiqui also commended Dr. Kamran Jahangir, head of the National Book Foundation, for his dedication and praised the Karachi team\u2014including Mohsin Narejo and Ramsha Anjum\u2014for their efforts in organizing such a successful event.<\/p>\n
The program concluded with expressions of gratitude from Mohsin Narejo, Manager of the Karachi Regional Office, and Program Coordinator Ramsha Anjum to all guests and participants. The event was widely viewed as a positive step toward restoring Karachi\u2019s vibrant literary tradition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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