Event promotes story writing

A one-day seminar titled 'How to Write a Story' was organised by the Ahmed Saleem Study Circle under the supervision of the 'Idara-e-Farogh-e-Qaumi Zaban' (National Language Promotion Institute) in Islamabad. This literary and intellectual gathering was held to honour the scholarly contributions of the renowned researcher, translator, and intellectual Ahmed Saleem and to pass on his ideas to the new generation.

The Director-General of the Institute, Professor Dr Muhammad Saleem Mazhar, attended as the chief guest. In his address, he highlighted the intellectual dimensions of Ahmed Saleem's work, stating that his research and ideas are a valuable part of Pakistan's intellectual heritage. He emphasised the need to connect the younger generation with the thoughts of visionaries like Allama Iqbal and Ahmed Saleem.

The seminar also discussed the objectives of the Ahmed Saleem Study Circle, which aims to promote his intellectual legacy and encourage the youth to engage with research, literature, and critical thinking.

The event was coordinated by the famous novelist Khalid Fateh Muhammad, while the organising team included Dr Ghazal Yaqoob, Dr Amjad Kalo, Dr Humaira Afshaq, and Anmol Fatima.

In the second part of the programme, Muhammad conducted a training session for young writers, discussing the technical and creative aspects of storytelling, such as character development, dialogue writing, and literary expression. Students from various universities asked questions about story writing, to which Muhammad provided insightful and guiding response.