Book on Potohari History Launched

News Desk

Islamabad: The Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) has published a comprehensive book to underscore the history of Potohari literature ahead of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of Pakistan.  The purpose of the book was to introduce the genesis of the Potohari language at the national level and to highlight the literary work of Potohari writers, PAL Chairman Dr Yousuf Khushk said on Wednesday.

“Like other major languages of Pakistan, the trend of writing literature in Potohari is not too old, but still, quality work has been carried out in the language over time,” he added.  Highlighting the features of the book, the chairman said the writing shed a spotlight on the Potohari literature, which had been done so far since the inception of Pakistan in a compact way.

He said the Potohari language was as sweet, captivating, deep, and full of essence as the Potohar region, and the book “History of Potohari Literature ” designed this way and covered all geographical and literary aspects of the region.  Lauding the efforts of renowned novelist and eminent poet Sheraz Tahir Potohari, who compiled the book he said the writer showed his command of language and intellectual sense amicably while writing the book.