Karachi: Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi Literary Committee organised unveiling ceremony of sixth poetry collection ‘Hasil La Hasil’ by poetess Professor Raziya Subhan.  Presided over by Professor Sahar Ansari.

Special guests was Mahmood Shaam while honoured guests included Ihtesham Hassan, Anees Zaidi, Wazahat Naseem, Rafat Batool, Nuzhat Abbasi, Zain Sultan and Seema Liaquat. Shakeel Khan moderated proceeding. Professor Sahar Ansari lauded freshness and depth of Professor Razia Subhan’s poetry, emphasising its ability to shed light on issues surrounding women’s expressions of love, often hindered due to societal constraints. 

Mahmood Shaam commended Professor Raziya Subhan for courageously weaving her life experiences into her poetry, offering unique perspective on world. Nuzhat Abbasi said that love is serious issue and Raziya Subhan’s books reflect thoughts, qualities, experiences and observations. Anees Zaidi remarked that in such society, women do not have freedom to express themselves, Raziya Subhan’s poetry is precious gift for us. Ihtesham Hassan said that Raziya Subhan is best poetess of present era and her poetry always emphasises, messages and advises.

Dr. Fatima Hassan commented that there is balance in Raziya Subhan’s personality, which is also evident in her poetry. She has beautifully encapsulated all aspects of her life in her poetry. Seema Liaquat said that Raziya Subhan impresses everyone with her expression style and she shares bond of love with her. Rafat Hussain said that reciting poetry is not easy, it is great feat.

I congratulate her on this book. Wazahat Naseem said that Raziya Subhan has knack for articulating with beauty, she traverses through clouds, sculpting her own world as she moves forward.