Banker Zafar Masud, one of the two survivors of the 2020 PIA plane crash in Karachi, shared memories of that fateful day which culminated in his memoir, Seat 1C: A Survivor’s Tale of Hope, Resilience of Renewal.
The book, written in collaboration with Syeda Amna Hasan, was launched on Saturday at the Lahore Literary Festival.
When asked about what inspired him to write the book, Masud replied, “actually, I thought that these are such unique learnings that, God forbid, no one should ever have to confront or face them. I wanted to share my post-crash learnings – to tell people what it feels like when you come so close to death, how your life changes, and what your life priorities should be.”
Masud was asked about the path to a regret-free life, particularly for those willing to dedicate themselves to their faith. He explained that there is no one-size-fits-all answer, as each individual’s priorities vary according to personal preferences.
Instead, he emphasised the importance of choosing priorities that generate a positive impact and benefit the community, ensuring that personal ambitions are not pursued at the expense of another’s happiness, prosperity, or welfare.
Concluding the session, Masud urged, “If you did not attend our session or were unable to watch it, then you should definitely buy the book—it has much to teach and offer.”
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