Caretaker Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting MurtazaSolangi on Wednesday while paying tributes to the academic and literary services of renowned poet IftikharArif said that the towering figure was a shining star on the literary horizon having an immense contribution in the field of literature.
These views were expressed by him while addressing the launching ceremony of the documentary film on the life and achievements of the renowned poet named “BarhawanKhiladi” here at the Information Service Academy.
MurtazaSolangi said that IftikharArif’s name would be at the top of the list of the leading figures of media if the knowledge and literature of Pakistan was prepared. The minister said that IftikharArif started his career with Radio Pakistan and later played a key role in the creation of PTV’s famous programs. He said that IftikharArif was like a shadowy tree on the horizon of a literary scene.
Addressing the ceremony, Federal Secretary of Information and Broadcasting Zahoor Ahmed said that IftikharArif has done immense services in the field of literature. He opined that the event was an encouraging sign for the literature and poetry of Pakistan. He said that since the beginning of Pakistan Television, the role of poets and writers in the conceptualization of various programs has been unforgettable.
Zahoor Ahmed said that IftikharArif had a great position in the field of literature, rather he was a leading figure in his field. Apart from poetry, IftikharArif also performed literary services, his scholarly and literary services are worthy of praise, he said while paying tributes to the great poet. The participants of the event were also shown the documentary film “BarhawanKhiladi” on the life of IftikharArif.
