KARACHI:
The thirty first Sakinaan-e-Shehr-e-Quaid Worldwide Mushaira is about to happen on March 28 at Expo Centre Karachi, with organisers promising a memorable literary gathering rooted within the metropolis’s long-standing cultural traditions.
The announcement was made throughout a press convention held on the Karachi Press Membership by chief organiser Mahmood A. Khan, alongside Karachi Press Membership President Fazil Jamili, Professor Ejaz Farooqi, and famend poet Dr Pirzada Qasim .
Talking on the event, Fazil Jamili described the upcoming mushaira as an important a part of Karachi’s cultural identification. “Such literary occasions are deeply embedded within the traditions of this metropolis and should proceed,” he stated.
Veteran poet Pirzada Qasim Siddiqui mirrored on the broader context, noting that ongoing regional conflicts are affecting economies and political landscapes. “Regardless of the challenges round us, life continues. It’s commendable that Mahmood Khan and his staff have proven the braveness to organise this occasion,” he stated. He additionally appreciated the inclusion of a youth mushaira held a day earlier and prompt {that a} separate mushaira also needs to be organised for ladies.
Mahmood A. Khan confirmed that the occasion has been formally titled “For Peace within the World” in mild of present international circumstances. He added that every one mandatory permissions and no-objection certificates (NOCs) have been obtained from related authorities, together with the Dwelling Secretary, Commissioner Karachi, and Deputy Commissioner East.
In keeping with the organisers, round seven to eight poets from overseas will attend, with individuals arriving from international locations together with the USA, Germany, and the UAE. Khan famous that the occasion sometimes attracts between 10,000 to fifteen,000 attendees and, as in earlier years, will stay freed from cost.
The mushaira will function distinguished poets akin to Anwar Shaoor, Mahmood Shaam, Sohail Ahmed, Javed Saba, Khalid Moeen, and Pirzada Salman, amongst others. The session can be presided over by acclaimed poet Iftikhar Arif.
Highlighting altering viewers dynamics, Pirzada Qasim remarked that whereas Pakistan has robust poetic expertise, viewers engagement has advanced. “There was a time when many poets got here from India, and audiences had been deeply acquainted with their work. Circumstances have modified, however the poets attending this mushaira are revered and well-known in their very own international locations,” he stated.
Organisers expressed hope that the occasion won’t solely have fun Urdu poetry but additionally function a message of unity and peace amid international uncertainty.
