Sixth session of 'Muqalma' series held

ISLAMABAD:

The National Language Promotion Department (NLPD) organised on late Thursday the sixth session of the 'Muqalma' series with acclaimed poet and critic Farrukh Yar.

"Farrukh Yar avoids self-promotion and refrains from participating in poetry recitals," said notable poet, columnist, and writer Muhammad Izhar ul Haq on the occasion."

"Farrukh's poetry emerges from his love for language, land, people, history, and culture, said renowned writer Muhammad Hamid Shahid. The Director-General of the NLPD, Professor Dr Muhammad Saleem Mazhar said, "Islamabad is rich in literature and culture."

He added that individuals associated with literature, culture, and the arts in Islamabad recognise and respect each others' stature and achievements.

Farrukh Yar shared that he began reciting poetry in 1985 at the sessions of Halqa Arbab-e-Zauq but soon realized that ghazal was not his true calling and gradually gravitated toward writing nazms.