Ghani Khan’s death anniversary observed

Ghani termed great literary giant among his contemporaries due to his lofty imagination and creative vision

PESHAWAR:

The 26th death anniversary of the Pashto poet, Ghani Khan, was marked at his native town in Charsadda on Thursday.

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KPCTA) had arranged the ceremony at Ghani Khan Dheri in Charsadda - the final abode of the poet.

Ghani Khan was also known as the ‘Lunatic Philosopher’ for his unique style, poetic depth, individuality, diversity and transcending imagination the matchlessness traits only owned by him.

Professor Abseen Yousfazai said that Ghani Khan suffered great hardships, including rigorous imprisonment while opposing British imperialism.

He said Ghani Khan stood like a rock and used the power of pen to raise awareness among his people about the freedom from the colonial power.

He termed Ghani Khan a great literary giant among his contemporaries due to his lofty imagination and creative vision tinged with a carefree nature and deep love for beauty and art.

Professor Dr Waqar Ali Shah, who has written a number of books on Khudai Khidmatgars, politics of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Bacha Khan, said that Ghani Khan was a multifaceted personality. “He was one of the greatest Pashto poets.

Published in The Express Tribune, March 25^th, 2022.