Karachi: Unveiling ceremony of Shamim Alam’s book ‘Shahdadpur say San Francisco” was organised under auspices of Arts Council Karachi and members Liaison Committee. Presided over by Colonel (retd) Mukhtar Butt, figures including Secretary Arts Council Ejaz Farooqi, Shakeel Khan, Mubeen Mirza, Journalist Agha Masood Hussain, Peer Samiullah Jan Sarhandi, Syed Shamsuddin, Professor Qadeer Ghori, Bachal Laghari, renowned actor Saleem Afridi, Ali Hassan and Irfan Malik among others were present.

Mukhtar Butt emphasised irreplaceable value of quality education, expressing concern about prevailing trend of purchasing education rather than acquiring it genuinely Acknowledging Shamim Alam’s substantial contributions, he shared his admiration for Shamim Alam’s book, praising its intricate detailing and unique exploration of animal treatment surpassing conventional human remedies. He lauded Shamim Alam’s dedication to Arts Council and emphasised Shahdadpur’s role as an educational hub.

Agha Masood Hussain acknowledging vital connection between education and training. Attendees praised book’s informative nature and hoped for future publication on Arts Council Karachi.

Zareen Ghazal emphasised supportive role of women behind men, highlighting book’s significance for future generations. Saleem Afridi and others commended importance of book in expanding knowledge, with Ali Hassan and Irfan Malik congratulating Shamim Alam for his remarkable achievement.

Shamim Alam thanked Arts Council for organising event.

Published in The Daily National Courier, January, 12 2024

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