Josh Malihabadi: A Poet of Revolutionary thought

News Desk

Islamabad: Josh Malihabadi was a poet of revolutionary thought, a fearless and brave person. His words seem to teach us humanity. His fiery speech and thoughts used to make people determined to fight continuously.

These views were expressed by Punjab Arts Council Director Waqar Ahmed during a seminar held in connection with 41st death anniversary of the revolutionary poet Josh Malihabadi at Punjab Arts Council, Rawalpindi on Wednesday.

Josh Malihabadi literary seminar was organized by Josh Literary Foundation.

Speaking at the seminar, Josh Literary Foundation Chairman Dr Ghazanfar Mehdi said that Josh Malihabadi’s work is the identity of Pakistan. He created new enthusiasm for the freedom movement through his poetry.

Famous drama writer Naheed Manzoor said that Josh Malihabadi’s work should be combined. Writer Manzoor said, “We have to make the young generation aware of the revolutionary message of Josh Malihabadi, his services for knowledge and literature are a part of history.”

Professor Maqsood Jafri, a noted poet, scholar and columnist, said that Josh’s poetry and Josh’s prose are both great.

Farrukh Jamal, the grandson of Josh, demanded that CDA should assign a highway of G-12 to Josh Malih Abadi.

Professor Nawab Naqvi, Naseem Sahar, Shakeel Akhtar, Hasan Abbas Raza, Dr. Farhat Abbas and Prof. Dr. Shazia Akbar read papers on the life and literary services of Josh Malihabdi. A large number of people from literary circles participated in the seminar.