Writers, poets illuminate Lahore Fort in cultural, poetry celebration

LAHORE: The second day of the cultural and poetry event was held at Lahore Fort in collaboration with the Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) and Ashgabat on Saturday.

WCLA DG Kamran Lashari, while addressing the ceremony, spoke about the beautiful blend of different aspects in the fields of art, literature, and culture.

The participation of famous analysts in the event “Privatisation of Institutions in Pakistan” provided an opportunity to add a new dimension to the world of visual arts.

After that, in the section called “Faiz Shanaci,” writers like Iftikhar Arif, Salima Hashmi, and Asghar Nadeem Syed expressed their views.

Other sections, like “Pyar Bhary Dallan” and “Mehfil-e-Hirs” adorned the artistic and literary atmospheres in various fields.

Arif Waqar, Sharif Awan, and Farrukh Yar hosted Ammar Aziz and entertained the audience in “Ishq Nama.”

Shafaq Lashari’s skillful presence in “Old Lahore Ki Dastan” brought life to the stories, while in “21st Century Woman,” Saima Iram and Kishwar Naheed spoke about the women of the times and reminded the audience of the need for continuous struggle.

The participants in “Akbar Masoom Ki Yad” and “Kasuti Ka Safar” made the audience aware through their hard work that every day is full of challenges.

The poets expressed their views and entertained the audience with meaningful discussions in the Poetry Session and “Iftikhar Arif’s Religious Poetry.”

These events showcased the best of the world of information, ideas,

and talent to each other and made the Lahore Fort a centre for the cultivation of the arts.