Muqaami Daanish aur Takhleeqi Jihaat (A Dialogue with Rifat Abbas)

Join us for a dialogue featuring Rifat Abbas, an esteemed scholar renowned for his innovative work in the intersection of cultural heritage and contemporary expression.

In this session, we will explore how local wisdom can inspire and shape new forms of creativity across various disciplines. By blending traditional knowledge with modern insights, let’s discuss the potential for unlocking fresh perspectives and fostering a more inclusive understanding of culture and identity.

About Rifat Abbas:

Rifat Abbas is a popular poet among Siraiki speakers due to his innovative ideas and his creative use of poetic form. In 2005, Abbas was given the Khawaja Ghulam Farid Award for Siraiki poetry for his collection Ishq Allah Saeen Jagiya.

About the panelists:

• Shahid Nawaz (Moderator)
  Educator, Literary Critic
• Dr. Mazhar Abbas (Discussant)
  Educator, Literary Critic
• Dr. Zaheer Abbas (Discussant)
  Educator, Fiction Writer
• Dr. Naeem Virk (Discussant)
  Educator, Translator, Literary Critic
• Dr. Shahid Iqbal Kamran (Discussant)
  Educator, Columnist, Literary Critic

This session is free and open to all. Just visit the venue to attend it.

The Black Hole
Plot 5H, Street 100, G-11/3, Islamabad.
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