PAL chief eulogises late Dr Rasheed Amjad

ISLAMABAD:

Pakistan Academy of Letters Chairman Yousuf Khushk has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of renowned novelist, critic, and educationist Dr. Rasheed Amjad.

In a condolence message, Dr. Khushk eulogising the late scholar said Dr. Amjad achieved prominence among his contemporary writers through hard work, intelligence, and constant practice. As a novelist and critic, he was one of the most prominent figures in the literary scene.

He said that Dr. Rasheed Amjad was a very active and literary personality.

The effects of thematic and stylistic changes in fiction since the 1960s can be felt in his work.

More than a dozen of his legendary collections have been published, notable among them are “Bezar Adam Ke Batay”, “Rait Par Grift”, “Dasht-e-Khawab”, “Aam Adami Ke Khawab”, “Sa Pahar Ki Khizaan” while his research and critic books include “ Naya Adab”, “Shairy ki Siyasi-o-Fikri Rawait”, “Meeran Ji Shakhsiyat aur Fun” and “Pakistani Urdu Adab (Rawaiye aur Rujhanaat)". His memoir “Tamanna-be-Tab” has also been praised in literary circles.

Published in The Express Tribune, March 4^th, 2021.