KARACHI: In connection with the 20th anniversary of the famous poet of Pakistan, Jaun Elia, a ceremony was held in the Auditorium II of the Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi. Where the speakers shared the moments spent with Jaun Elia and his poetry with the audience.

Renowned poet Iftikhar Arif presided over the event through online participation from Islamabad. The participants of the discussion included President Arts Council Muhammad Ahmad Shah, Dr. Anbreen Haseeb Anbar, Abbas Naqvi, and Sohail Javed Express their views. On this occasion, Iftikhar Arif said that Ahmad Shah has always protected the honor of people.

He did not tolerate abuse of people. Ahmed Shah should be praised for this.  Before Jaun, poetry was not written in a common language. At  that time, there was more emphasis on classical poetry, but Jaun. President of the Arts Council Muhammad Ahmad Shah said that Jaun belonged to a family that  produced great writers. Our love for reading and writing came from Jaun's house, a poet of our own. It leaves an impact. Jaun was a rebel.

Jaun was an educated person in our society. I read Ghalib, and Iqbal since childhood, but I felt that Jaun was close to Ghalib. Sometimes he seemed to me like Qurrat-ul-Ain. In his poetry. You will find all the characters. Jaun's colors were numerous. Wherever Urdu is understood and spoken,  Jaun most eloquent poet, but he is also popular among those people who do not know Urdu well. Jaun was such a sweet poison embedded in the veins that show its effect slowly. No one escaped the effect of his charm. I am grateful to Jaun Sahib he taught me to walk on this difficult path. Ahmad Shah read Jaun Elia's poetry written on the political situation of Karachi. 

Published in The Daily National Courier, November, 09 2022

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