Rizwan Sheikh describes Lahore as a fountainhead of creativity and mental discourse
Pakistan’s Ambassador to the USA Rizwan Saeed Sheikh speaks on the Lahore Literary Competition on the Asia Society in New York. Picture: Categorical
Pakistan’s Ambassador to the USA, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, underscored Lahore’s cultural and literary legacy on the Lahore Literary Competition held on the Asia Society in New York, highlighting town’s contribution to Pakistan’s mental and creative traditions.
The ambassador was accompanied by Aamer Ahmed Atozai, Pakistan’s consul common within the US metropolis.
In his inaugural remarks, Sheikh traced Lahore’s enduring contribution to Pakistan’s mental and creative panorama, drawing on his longstanding private affiliation with the historic metropolis.
He mentioned nothing fairly matched Lahore in its glory, vibrancy and cultural significance, highlighting town’s persevering with contributions to literature, drama, theatre, movie and the performing arts.
Describing Lahore as a fountainhead of creativity and mental discourse, the ambassador additionally recalled the historic significance of the Lahore Decision, adopted in 1940.
He described the decision as a landmark work of political literature that finally turned a actuality, laying the ideological basis for the creation of Pakistan.
Drawing a parallel between Pakistan and the USA, Sheikh mentioned Lahore held a spot in Pakistan similar to that of New York in America, embodying cultural dynamism, mental vitality and nationwide identification.
The competition introduced collectively writers, intellectuals and artists to have a good time arts and literature and promote cultural understanding between Pakistan and the worldwide group.
