Literary Tribute to mark 100th Birthday of Journalist & Critic Afzal Sherwani

KARACHI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 6th Apr, 2026) Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi Organized a ceremony in honor of journalist and critic Afzal Sherwani at Haseena Moin Hall on Monday.

The ceremony was presided over by Shaista Zaidi, while renowned journalist Ghazi Salahuddin, noted poetess Fatima Hasan, Tauseef Ahmed Khan, Nazir Mahmood, Shahab Karamat, Waris, and Muhammad Ali Siddiqui expressed their views. Shamim Khan and Afzal Sherwani’s daughter, Anita Afzal, shared their thoughts through video messages.

The event was moderated by his son, Imran Sherwani, and a large number of literary and social personalities attended. A cake was also cut on the occasion of Afzal Sherwani’s ceremony.

In her presidential address, Shaista Zaidi said that in the past, people were taught how to discuss various topics in debates. She recalled that “a speech does not emerge from an empty mind,” and emphasized that civilization is based on three principles: speaking, listening, and tolerance, as it is culture that makes a human truly human.

Ghazi Salahuddin said that remembering Afzal Sherwani revives many memories of the past. He noted that Sherwani was a prominent urdu debater of his time and actively participated in literary gatherings. He had a deep passion for reading and writing and always engaged in serious discussions on literary and intellectual topics.

Tauseef Ahmed Khan stated that Afzal Sherwani made immense contributions toward promoting progressive thought. His efforts in literary and intellectual fields were remarkable, and he consistently worked for social and literary development.

Poetess Fatima Hasan said that Afzal Sherwani was a sincere and humble person, known for his simplicity and honesty. She added that Sherwani was principled and always wrote truthfully, presenting what he believed to be right.

He had written a thoughtful and appreciated article on one of her books.