Adviser says literature linked to human progress

PESHAWAR: Adviser to Chief Minister on Information Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif on Thursday underscored the role of literature in human progress.

Speaking at the All Pakistan Iqra Literary Festival at Iqra National University, as the chief guest, he said that literature served as the primary medium for the transmission of human experiences, knowledge, and intellectual evolution.

He said that all forms of human progress - be it social, political, scientific, or philosophical - are deeply rooted in literature. “If we analyze the course of human development, we find that every advancement is a product of thought, and literature is the vehicle that carries these thoughts across generations,” he stated.

Barrister Saif elaborated on how literature manifests in various forms, including poetry, prose, visual and performing arts, and even music and dance, all of which contribute to shaping collective human intellect.

He stressed that sustainable national progress was linked to a society’s literary depth and creative output. “A nation’s literary depth is the barometer of its intellectual strength,” he remarked.

The adviser explained that new ideas drive the creation of new worlds, and intellectual progress is the foundation of all material advancements.

He highlighted the importance of literature in shaping national thought and preserving intellectual heritage for future generations.

Barrister Saif expressed confidence that Pakistan’s youth, through their literary and intellectual contributions, would play a crucial role in the country’s sustainable development.