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Renowned writers and scholars on Sunday eulogised the services of Siraj-ul-Haq Memon, the famous novelist, author, linguist, journalist, lawyer and story writer of Sindh, in the field of literature, journalism and law, at a literary reference organized in his memory at the Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi. Siraj wrote novels like ‘Paraado Soi Sadd’, many stories reflecting atrocities with Sindh and its people besides writing thought-provoking articles and editorials in various newspapers that got major response from literary and social people of the province,” the speakers said. Eminent writer of Sindh, Amar Jaleel, paid glowing tribute to Siraj Memon for his innovative works for boosting Sindhi language and safeguarding rights of the province. He said: “Siraj was a big support for me because he was the man who led me to the literature heights. Siraj had a great power to write novels, stories, columns and other write-ups.” “Siraj was also a bold and daring journalist who

Sindh Governor Dr Ishrat Ul Ebad Khan has congratulated newly elected president of Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, Ahmed Shah, and other office-bearers on winning the election. In a felicitation message here on Monday, he hoped that the newly elected office-bearers would come up to the expectation of those having an interest in fine art and culture. The governor said that Karachi is not only the economic hub but also a centre of learning and culture. He assured that he would extend every possible assistance towards the promotion of the activities of the Arts Council.

Ahmed Shah, along with his panel, once again clean swept the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi (ACPK) elections for the year 2012 with significant distinctions, announced the results, declared by Commissioner Karachi Roshan Ali Sheikh, here on Monday. As per the details, Shah got 2,001 votes and became president of the council; while on the other hand his rival Omer Shareef gained 1,068 votes. Similarly Shah’s panel candidate for vice president Mehmood Khan got 1,700 votes, his rival Rizwan Siddiqui managed to get 1,299 votes. Prof Ejaz Farooqui of Shah’s panel candidate for general secretary got 1,995 votes as compared to his rival Azfar Rizvi who scored 1,010 votes. Amin Yousaf succeeded as joint secretary with 1,903 votes, while his rival Khalid Aaraen scored 1,130 votes. Huma Meer, a candidate for treasurer, scored 1,643 votes, while her rival Najam Uddin Shaikh got 1,418 votes. All of the candidates for governing body, belonging to Shah’s panel, were also rem

On the occasion of a play "Aisa Karogey To Aisa Hi Ho Ga" presented by Arts Council Theatre and Media Academy shows Cast Director of the play Naheed Waheed, President Arts Council of Pakistan Ahmed Shah and the artistes.

KARACHI: Ahmed Shah-Ajaz Farooqui Panel has made a clean sweep in the 54th annual elections of Arts Council of Pakistan (ACP), Karachi held here last Sunday. According to the results announced on Monday, the panel has won all the governing body seats including those of president and vice president. Ahmed Shah secured 2,124 votes leaving behind his rival Manzar Ayubi with 787 votes. Similarly, Faraz Zaidi received 1,693 votes for the seat of vice president, Ajaz Farooqi, candidate for honorary secretary bagged success with 1,710 votes, Amin Yousaf came out as a successful candidate for joint secretary by obtaining 1,710 votes and Mehmood Ahmed Khan was elected as treasurer with 1,972 votes. Ahmd Shah has many wins to his credit while his rival Najmuddin Sheikh was also a strong candidate for the position of honorary secretary. But the members of Arts Council expressed their trust in Shah and his panel. As many as 3,074, out of more than 5,000 members of the Arts Council Karachi took