Zubair Qureshi
Eminent writer, critic and scholar Prof Fateh Muhammad Malik has called upon the people of Pakistan, particularly the youth, to take the future of the country in their own hands and contribute to its progress and prosperity. Only then the world will recognize and respect us as an independent, sovereign and modern state.
He was presiding over a literary seminar titled ‘National Consciousness in Pakistani Literature’ organized by the Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) on the eve of the Pakistan Day.
Noted writer and critic DrSalimMazhar was the chief guest while Chairperson of the PAL Prof DrNajibaArif, presented the vote of thanks.
DrNaheedQamar and DrManzoorVaisreo also addressed the ceremony and reaffirmed their faith in the future of the country and potential of the young generation.
Prof Fateh Muhammad Malik, in his presidential address paid rich tributes to Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and AltafHussainHali who first recognized the Muslims of India as a separate nation. Their vision was carried forward by AllamaIqbal who finally gave the Idea of Pakistan which was implemented by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Under Jinnah’s leadership, the Muslims of India carried out an epic struggle and carved out a separate state where they could live according to their faith and values.
This is something unprecedented in the history of the world, said Prof Fateh emphasizing the importance of adopting a policy of self-reliance.
