Chairman PAL holds a meeting with writers’ delegation from Gilgit-Baltistan

ISLAMABAD, Jan 28 (APP): Chairman Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) Dr Yousuf Khushk on Thursday held meeting with delegation of writers from Gilgit-Baltistan, Faisalabad, Talagang and Islamabad.

Talking to delegation, Dr Yousuf Khushk said that Pakistani languages are a symbol of national unity and PAL has been working on a solid foundation for the promotion of literature in all Pakistani languages.

He said that the promotion and development of Pakistani languages was our first goal. He added that Pakistani languages are like a bouquet that includes the culture, traditions, language, colors and fragrances of each region. These languages are a symbol of our national unity.

He consulted a delegation of writers from Gilgit-Baltistan regarding the organizing of the Bawa Johar Conference under the auspices of PAL and also the convening of an international conference on children’s literature under the auspices of PAL.

He reiterated the importance of giving proper representation to Pakistani language writers across the country in the quarterly Adabiyat and bi-annual Pakistani literature.

He said that “with your valuable feedback and suggestions, we will be able to achieve our literary goals by making the academy more active”.

Writers praised the performance of the PAL in promoting literature and the welfare of writers and assured all possible cooperation from his side.

The meeting was attended by Muhammad Hassan Hasrat, Muhammad Yusuf Hussain Abadi, Ehsan Ali Danish from Gilgit-Baltistan, Dr Yusuf Awan from Chakwal, Shehzad Baig from Faisalabad, and Ali Akbar Abbas and Saleem Akhtar from Islamabad.