ABBOTTABAD – The literary organization “Sukhan Silsila” Abbottabad hosted its ninth memorable Mushaira (poetry recital) at the Jalal Baba Auditorium. The event featured Shafqat Hussain Jaffery as the Chief Guest and noted poet Saadullah Sooraj as the “Shair-e-Shaam” (Poet of the Evening). The Mushaira was presided over by Zia Shahid.
The proceedings of the evening, held yesterday, were skillfully conducted by Kamran Khulus. Prominent poets who presented their works included Zahid Jadoon, Tauqir Naseervi, Hamza Tufail, Zahid Ali, Kamran Khulus, Madni Ijaz Madni, Saadullah Sooraj, and Zia Shahid.
Earlier, renowned Naat Khwaan Mustafa Syed Tanveer Hussain Shah captivated the audience with a heartfelt Naat (praise for the Prophet Muhammad PBUH).
Chief Guest Shafqat Hussain Jaffery, during his address, emphasized the need to include a prose session in future programs, a suggestion that was well-received and assured of implementation by the audience. He also recited verses from the poetry of Parveen Shakir.
