Embassy of Pakistan hosts literary event

By TRN Online, Kathmandu, Aug. 13: The Embassy of Pakistan in Kathmandu organized a literary event titled “Nepal Aur Urdu Adab” as part of the 75^th Independence Year celebrations.

Devendra Paudel, Minister of Education of Science & Technology, was the Chief Guest on the occasion while Ganga Prasad Uprety, Chancellor Nepal Academy graced the occasion as Special Guest, according to the press release issued by the embassy on Friday.

The event was attended by people from different strata of society including politicians, serving and retired officials, intellectuals, social activists, journalists, writers as well as analysts. The aim of the event was to highlight literary linkages between Pakistan & Nepal and strengthen friendly relations, particularly between both countries.

Famous poets of Nepal, Pakistan & UAE including Dr. Zubair Farooq, Dr. Saqib Harooni (President Sahitya Academy Nepal), Syed Khalid Mohsin, Sahar Mehmood, Imtiaz Wafa (President Urdu Academy Nepal), Jamshid Ansari, Furqan Faizi,  Asad Kamran,  Bhon Nistj,  Shanti Sharma, Zafar Ahmed Alig and  Sangitha Pamgr participated in the event and won appreciation for their contributions.

During the event book, “Ahang-e-Himala” authored by Nepalese writer & poet Dr. Abdul Mubeen Khan, was also launched.

Speaking on the occasion, Minister Paudel, appreciated the efforts of the Government of Pakistan in the Education & Health Sectors and commended Pakistan Embassy for organizing the literary event which brought together Nepali & Urdu-speaking poets from both countries.

Special Guest, Ganga Prasad Uprety, distributed the souvenirs among the poets/ poetesses and lauded the efforts of the Pakistan Embassy for promoting the literature to bring closer both the countries, said the embassy in the press release.

Syed Haider Shah, Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal, appreciated the laudable contributions of all participating poets and writers. He highlighted Urdu’s role in bringing together people from across regions and countries. He also underlined the need for further deepening cooperative relationships between the literary bodies of Nepal and Pakistan.