Iqbal A. Rehman Mandvia has shared the glory of the city of Karachi in his life and time in his book Mere Zamanay Ki Karachi, or the Karachi of My Times.
Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi organized a book launch ceremony for Iqbal A. Rehman Mandvia's latest publication "Mere Zamanay Ki Karachi", at Auditorium II. The event begins with the recitation of the Holy Quran and a Naat in praise of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
In her presidential address, Dr Farhat Azeem stated Karachi is not just a city, it is an ideology, a living heartbeat, and the author has beautifully translated that ideology into words.
Gul Bano described the book as a mirror of Karachi's past - a narrative woven with experiences, observations, and emotions.
Mandvia said the book was meant, "to preserve my love for this city in words so that future generations can understand the true soul of Karachi."
On this occasion, Civil Defence Dept presented an award to Mandvia in recognition of his contributions.
Salman Siddiqui, Dr Iqbal Hashmani, Shah Waliullah Junaidi, Ubaidullah Kehar, and Shabbar Zaidi expressed there views at the event moderated by Shakeel Khan, while Yahya Khan Tanoli and Chand presented the traditional Sindhi Ajrak to Iqbal A. Rehman's family as a cultural token.
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