“Nasl-e-Nau Adabi Mela” Will Provide an Effective Platform for Knowledge, Literature, Dialogue and Creative Expression for Young People: Chairperson Standing Committee
Islamabad (Izhar Khan Niazi): Chairperson of the National Assembly Standing Committee on National Heritage and Culture Division, Syeda Nosheen Iftikhar, has said that connecting the younger generation with knowledge, literature, culture, and national values is the need of the hour.
She said young people are the most valuable asset of any nation. A love for books, reading, and creative expression promotes awareness, tolerance, research, and positive thinking among youth, which form the foundation of a strong, dignified, and civilized society.
She expressed these views while addressing the opening ceremony of the “Nasl-e-Nau Adabi Mela”, organized by the Pakistan Academy of Letters, as the chief guest.
Syeda Nosheen Iftikhar congratulated Pakistan Academy of Letters Chairperson Dr. Najeeba Arif and her team for organizing the purposeful literary festival. She said holding the literary festival as part of the celebrations marking Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day demonstrates that nations preserve their identity not only through economic development but also through their language, literature, culture, and intellectual heritage.
She said the participation of young poets, writers, students, and literature enthusiasts from different parts of the country in the festival was a source of hope for Pakistan’s bright future.
She described Pakistan’s linguistic and cultural diversity as a national asset and said that, alongside Urdu, all regional languages are part of the country’s shared cultural heritage. Collective efforts are needed for their promotion and preservation.
Paying tribute to all recipients of the Kamal-e-Fan Awards, Syeda Nosheen Iftikhar said their literary services would serve as a guiding light for the younger generation and demonstrate that contributions to knowledge and literature always remain alive.
She said it is essential to create literary, cultural, and educational opportunities for young people so that their abilities can be directed toward positive and constructive activities.
She emphasized that young people must be connected not only with modern knowledge but also with their civilization, history, literature, and national values, as these elements strengthen their personalities and national identity.
Syeda Nosheen Iftikhar urged young people to read as much as possible, strengthen their relationship with the written word, promote positive thinking, and utilize their creative abilities for Pakistan’s development, prosperity, and positive image.
She expressed hope that the “Nasl-e-Nau Adabi Mela” would prove to be an effective platform for young people to engage with knowledge, literature, dialogue, and creative expression, while the Pakistan Academy of Letters would continue its efforts to promote literature and culture.