Understanding literary history imperative

National Literary Festival aims to revive the love for literature in the young generation

ISLAMABAD: Leader of the House in Senate Senator Syed Shibli Faraz Saturday said understanding literary history is imperative for the growth of society as it will help to get rid of conflicting ideas and refine thought process which is crucial for development of the nation.

He expressed these views at the opening ceremony of the National Literary Festival of the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), a press release said.

He apologised to the youth for not being able to give them the Pakistan as envisioned by Father of the Nation Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and passed on the buck to the next generation. "This is not the end as Pakistan's youth can bring change collectively,” he said.

It is important to focus on academics and grasp knowledge from every important book, Shibli Faraz said thanking the varsity’s administration for inviting him.

He said that it was an honour to be amongst the students of such a distinguished university and that in order to grow, they must take every opportunity to acquaint themselves with works of art and literature.

The event was organised by the NUST Literary Circle and will entail a series programs that will promote literary activities and arts and culture in Pakistan.  The youth will also get an opportunity to interact with celebrities of art and literature.

The National Literary Festival is an iconic event that aims to revive the love for literature in the young generation. The festival provides a platform for young budding poets and prose writers to recite their work ; in addition to generating debates on an array of subjects including those that are not often openly discussed.  

Published in The Express Tribune, March 8^th, 2020.