Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, organized an event titled “ Itraf e Kamal” to honoured renowned TV anchor Dr. Farhana Owais. Program was held at the Haseena Moin Hall. The event was specially attended by the Provincial Minister of Information, Minority Affairs, Social Protection, and President Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, Muhammad Ahmed Shah. Professor Ahmed Qadri presided over the event; Meanwhile, Shahida Khurshid performed the duties of moderator.
During the ceremony, Rizwan Sadiqi, Iqbal Latif, Shahabuddin Shahab, Sabuha Khan, Professor Dr. Sajida Parveen, Owais, Naeem Sultan, and others expressed their thoughts. Provincial Minister of Information, Minority Affairs, Social Protection, and President Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, Muhammad Ahmed Shah stated that the Arts Council has adopted a family-like structure where each member is considered like a family member. He praised those who supported him during the Aalmi Urdu Conference and emphasized the importance of Farhana’s contributions.
He remarked that Farhana is an exemplary woman of this era who has not only maintained her status among men but has also excelled beyond it.
He congratulated her on leading such a splendid life and highlighted the need to remember those who have worked tirelessly since 1954. Arts Council has never forgotten anyone’s services, and it never will in the future. Muhammad Ahmed Shah also presented a bouquet to Dr. Farhana Owais. Professor Ahmed Qadri, in his presidential address, stated that Urdu is a language that touches the heart and diminishes enmity. Farhana proved through her abilities that life’s journey is a journey of knowledge. There are fewer people with experience in the field of communication, but Farhana passed the exam and achieved her degree on merit.
He further said that one should not betray in the journey of knowledge; whatever knowledge one gains should be disseminated to others. He mentioned that if business interferes with the pursuit of knowledge, then knowledge gets corrupted. He appreciated the Arts Council for establishing a commendable tradition of acknowledging people’s services in life. Rizwan Sadiqi said that Farhana is an example of this era, managing her home, educating her children, and conducting TV programs with grace.
Those who decide not to earn unlawfully never regret their decision. Our culture is very old. Governing Body member Iqbal Latif said that Iqbal Latif said that due to her religious studies and melodious voice Farhana actively attracted the audience.Professor Dr. Sajida Parveen said that Farhana’s journey with religious studies is still ongoing.
