UAF to host 'Waris Shah Conference'

FAISALABAD:

The University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) plans to host a grand 'Waris Shah Conference' on October 21 to pay tribute to the legendary Sufi poet.

The conference, organised under the directives of Vice Chancellor Dr Zulfiqar Ali and the auspices of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, aims to acquaint the younger generation with the profound wisdom, moral lessons, and humanistic values reflected in Waris Shah's works.

Punjab Higher Education Commission Chairperson Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan will attend the event as the chief guest.

Dean of the faculty Dr Shazia Ramzan said the conference seeks to highlight the philosophical, literary, and cultural dimensions of Waris Shah's poetry.

"Waris Shah's writings are not only a priceless treasure of Punjabi literature but also a mirror of Punjab's social fabric, folk wisdom, and cultural richness," she noted.

Renowned linguists, literary figures, researchers, and intellectuals from across the country will participate in the event and present research papers on themes of Sufism, love, and social justice embedded in Waris Shah's poetry.