Pakistan greatest blessing of Allah: Dr Shabih-ul-Hassan Rizvi

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 2nd Apr, 2026) Renowned poet and intellectual Dr Syed Shabih ul Hassan Rizvi has said that Pakistan is the greatest blessing bestowed by Allah and stressed the need to value and protect it.

He expressed these views while presiding over an “Eid Milan Aman Mushaira” organised by the Nazriya Pakistan Council Trust at Aiwan-e-Quaid in Islamabad, said a press release.

Dr Rizvi said that Pakistan’s brief history bears witness to the fact that any hostile force attempting to undermine the country has faced humiliation.

Referring to the May 2025 conflict, he claimed that India suffered a decisive setback at the hands of Pakistan’s armed forces, while Pakistan emerged successful and continues to progress steadily. He added that the nation owes immense appreciation to its armed forces and current political leadership.

Highlighting the significance of the event, he said the council had rightly focused on peace and stability, which are essential not only for Pakistan but also for a world grappling with conflict.

Speaking on the occasion, Parliamentary Secretary for National Heritage and Culture Division Farah Naz Akbar said that mushairas hold a prominent place in the country’s culture and traditions.

She appreciated the initiative of the council for promoting peace through literary expression.

She further stated that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, and their team are playing an active diplomatic role in de-escalating tensions between Iran and Israel and facilitating dialogue at the foreign ministers’ level, which has brought pride to the nation.

Director Programmes of the council, Hameed Qaiser, said that the organisation regularly arranges such events to promote literary activities and enhance the country’s image. He also thanked the guests, poets, and participants for attending the event.

The event was hosted by noted poet Prof Irfan Jameel, who also opened the mushaira with his ghazal.

A number of poets, including Naveeda Maqbool Bhatti, Muhammad Abdul Samad Subhani, Sardar Abid, Rubab Tabassum, Razina Alam Khan, Prof Rashida Maheen Malik, Iftikhar Yousaf, Durr-e-Shahwar Feroz, Khizar Saleem Khokhar, Dr Mazhar Iqbal, Khurram Khiram Siddiqui, Abdul Qadir Taban and Wafa Chishti, presented their poetry and received appreciation from the audience.