ISLAMABAD, Oct 15 (APP):Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL), under the National Heritage and Culture Division, will organise a seminar on Friday, October 16, to mark the 75th martyrdom anniversary of Pakistan’s first prime minister, Shaheed-e-Millat Liaquat Ali Khan.
The seminar is titled “Liaquat Ali Khan’s Role in the Formation of Pakistani Civilisation and Culture.”
Talking to APP, a PAL spokesperson said the seminar would be presided over by renowned poet and intellectual Iftikhar Arif, while Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Aurangzeb Khan Khichi would attend as the chief guest.
Professor Jaleel Aali will be the guest of honour, while Jabbar Mirza and Professor Dr Aalia Sohail will share their views on Liaquat Ali Khan’s life, contributions and legacy, particularly his role in shaping Pakistan’s national identity and cultural outlook. Rehman Hafeez will conduct the proceedings.
The spokesperson said the event would be held at 3 p.m. at the Sheikh Ayaz Conference Hall of the Pakistan Academy of Letters.
He expressed gratitude to media organisations for their continued support in covering the academy’s events and promoting literary and cultural activities at the national level.
He also welcomed media participation and urged media organisations to ensure the presence of their teams for comprehensive coverage of the seminar.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
