Reception Held at Punjab College Bahara Kahu to Honour Dr Qamar Zaman

Report: Shakir Awan / ANI
Islamabad, August 29, 2026: A felicitation and literary gathering was held at Punjab College Bahara Kahu under the auspices of Bazm-e-Takhleeq-o-Tehqeeq to honour renowned teacher, broadcaster, researcher and critic Dr Qamar Zaman on the successful completion of his doctorate.
The event was presided over by Dr Tahir Masood, former head of the Department of Journalism at the University of Karachi and a distinguished writer and intellectual. Renowned poet and writer Shah Nawaz Swati was the chief guest, while the proceedings were conducted by Professor Muhammad Saqlain Zaigham, Founder Chairman of Bazm-e-Takhleeq-o-Tehqeeq.
The ceremony began with the recitation of the Holy Quran by Professor Hafeez Chauhan, followed by a Naat presented by Professor Safdar Noori. Renowned travel writer and mountaineer Qaim Ali, who came from Swabi, presented a paper highlighting Dr Qamar Zaman’s academic and literary contributions.
Dr Qamar Zaman spoke about his educational journey and the completion of his doctorate. Principal Punjab College Professor Yousaf Ibrahim congratulated him on his achievement and appreciated the academic and literary services of Bazm-e-Takhleeq-o-Tehqeeq Pakistan.
Chief Guest Shah Nawaz Swati congratulated Dr Qamar Zaman and described his academic achievement as the result of his tireless efforts. Dr Farooq Adil highlighted the strong relations between Pakistan and Türkiye and the common elements shared by the two countries, while Dr Tahir Masood spoke about the importance of selecting an appropriate subject in research.
A brief poetry session was also held at the conclusion of the event, with poets including Shah Nawaz Swati, Dr Hasnain Sahir, Babar Bukhari, Sarwar Khan Khosa, Shakeel Kasi Rawi, Shabbir Bhatti, Shiraz Awan and Saqlain Zaigham presenting their poetry.
At the end of the ceremony, the Executive Committee of Bazm-e-Takhleeq-o-Tehqeeq presented Dr Qamar Zaman with flowers and an honorary shield. Columnist, journalist and intellectual Ubaidullah Abid, businessman Shafqat Abbasi, Vice Principal Professor Mudassar Mahmood, Controller Examinations Professor Nadeem Akhtar, Professor Adil Ayub, Shafiq Malik, Absar Ahmed and Dilawar Shah were among the other participants.
The distinguished guests were also served refreshments and food at the conclusion of the gathering.