CM Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah inaugurated the festival organized by the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi
\n Sukkur
\nThe two-days \u201cPakistan Literature Festival 2025 Sukkur Chapter II,\u201d organized by the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, was inaugurated at the Football Ground of Sukkur IBA University. Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah was the chief guest and was welcomed by Arts Council President Muhammad Ahmed Shah.
\nThe inaugural ceremony was attended by Provincial Minister for Culture & Tourism Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah, Nasir Hussain Shah, Syed Khurshid Shah, Mushahid Hussain Syed, Sukkur Mayor Arsalan Islam Shaikh, Chairman District Council Sukkur Syed Kumail Haider Shah, Ali Hassan Zardari, Vice chancellor Sukkur IBA Asif Ahmed Shaikh, Dr. Tariq Rafi, Owais Qadir Shah, Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar, Mukesh Kumar Chawla, Ghulam Nabi Memon, Farrukh Shah, Madad Ali Sindhi, Chairman sukkur arts Council Mumtaz Bukhari, Zahid Khand, Ghazi Salahuddin, Nauman Shaikh, and renowned actors Mustafa Qureshi and Munawar Saeed. Famous writer Noor-ul-Huda Shah, media personality Sultana Siddiqui, Qasim Naveed, students, and a large number of people from the literary and arts community and all over Sindh attended the ceremony.
\nPresident of the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, Muhammad Ahmed Shah, delivered the welcome speech, while educationist Dr. Syed Jafar Ahmed and writer Noor-ul-Huda Shah presented keynote addresses. The event was hosted by Dr. Huma Mir.
\nSindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, in his speech, congratulated the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi for organizing such a grand festival in Sukkur. He mentioned that similar festivals have already been held in Quetta, Kashmir, and Lahore, emphasizing that promoting art and culture is a key responsibility that Ahmed Shah has taken on.
\nHe stated, \u201cWe will not allow anyone to plunder Sindh\u2019s projects. Holding such literary festivals is a positive step. Sessions on arts, culture, economy, environment, technology, and other important topics will be part of the festival.\u201d
\nHe added, \u201cSuccess is not possible unless we unite. An individual alone can not achieve much; we must work together.\u201d He recognized the efforts of Sukkur IBA\u2019s founder Nisar Ahmed Siddiqui, said he was visionary leader, and Syed Khurshid Ahmed Shah\u2019s contributions are also commendable.
\nHe also highlighted the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi\u2019s success through the Youth Festival, Theatre Festival, Children\u2019s Festival, International Urdu Conference, and Pakistan Literature Festival.
\nReferring to the World Culture Festival Karachi held last year, he said, \u201cLast year, 44 countries participated, and this year, over 100 countries will perform.\u201d
\nThe President of the Atts council of Pakistan Karachi, Muhammad Ahmed Shah, thanked Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah, Khurshid Ahmed Shah, Mushahid Hussain Syed, and others for their support in organizing the festival.
\nHe appreciated the contributions of Sukkur IBA University Vice-Chancellor Asif Ahmed Shaikh and expressed optimism about Sukkur Mayor Arsalan Islam Sheikh\u2019s vision for Sukkur\u2019s development. He also commended the efforts of Chairman District Council Sukkur Kumail Haider Shah.
\nSindh Minister for culture Zulfiqar Ali Shah praised Noor-ul-Huda Shah\u2019s keynote speech, stating that Sindh has a history spanning over 5,000 years. He emphasized, \u201cShah Abdul Latif Bhittai gave women a high status in his poetry, something that even Shakespeare and other famous writers did not do.\u201d
\nEducationist Dr. Syed Jafar Ahmed stressed the importance of engaging youth in cultural and creative activities. He pointed out the lack of focus on primary education, stating that while university numbers are increasing, 89,000 children are out of school, which is alarming.
\nWriter Noor-ul-Huda Shah, in her keynote speech, addressed the youth of Sindh, saying, \u201cYou are the true heirs of this land. Sindh\u2019s youth must recognize the importance of preserving their culture.
\nEducation and degrees mean nothing if women are not given their due respect and rights. The issue of Sindh is not just water scarcity but also the direction in which its youth are headed. Sindh must be freed from the control of feudal lords and religious leaders. The feudal and spiritual leadership system has ruined Sindh.\u201d
\nThe Vice Chancellor of Sukkur IBA University Asif Ahmed Sheikh said, \u201cI thank Muhammad Ahmed Shah for trusting us once again. We are again going to showcase our capabilities. I am also grateful to the Sindh Government for contributing to the festival.\u201d
\nShe concluded, \u201cWe are not here just for entertainment; we are here to share knowledge. Sindh belongs to us, and we must think independently and make informed decisions.\u201d
\nOn the first day of the Pakistan Literature Festival Sukkur Chapter II, various thought-provoking sessions were held, including Future Leaders in the Digital Age, Sindhi Literature in the 21st Century, Employment Challenges & Opportunities for Sindh\u2019s Youth, Tribute to Aakash Ansari, A Discussion with Kumail Haider Shah,
\nChanges in Pakistan and the Global Landscape, Art and Humour with Gul Mallah & Sohrab Somroo, Quality of Education, Film & TV Industry in the Digital Age, Violence Against Women: Causes & Solutions, Is the Economy Recovering?, A Talk with YBQ, A Discussion with Sultana Siddiqui, Poetic Conversations with Young Poets Ali Zaryoun & Umair Najmi, and a Session with Sohail Warraich.
\nwhile renowned poets recited their poetry at the Mushaira.
\nThe first day concluded with a Sufi Night at the Sukkur IBA University Cricket Ground, featuring performances by Hamza Akram Qawwal & group, Sanam Marvi, and Ahsan Bari.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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