KARACHI: Ms. Sadia Rashid, President Hamdard Foundation Pakistan (HFP), paid glowing tribute to Maulana Zafar Ali Khan and said he was a courageous and outspoken journalist, poet and leader who rendered matchless services to unify the nation and for the cause of independence of Pakistan.
She was addressing the monthly meeting of Hamdard Naunehal Assembly titled: “Maulana Zafar Ali Khan the leader of Pakistan Movementâ€, held yesterday at Bait-ul-Hikmah Auditorium, Madinat al-Hikmah. Renowned journalist, writer and teacher Dr.Auj-e-Kamal attended the proceedings as chief guest.
Ms. Sadia Rashid expressed that Maulana Zafar Ali Khan was a devoted patriot and a sincere well-wisher of the nation. Throughout his life, he committed himself to the rights and freedom of Muslims, envisioning a promising future for the country and its people in the youth of Pakistan.
Dr. Auj-e-Kamal said that Maulana Zafar Ali Khan, regarded as the father of journalism, was dedicated to upholding the principles of Islam. As an outspoken and honest journalist and thinker, throughout his life he championed truth.
Speakers from various schools shared their perspectives on the subject and paid homage to Maulana Zafar Ali Khan. Armin Khan, the Speaker of the Hamdard Naunehal Assembly and a student of Hamdard Public School, presided over the meeting. Students of PNG Secondary School presented a tableau, and Dua-i-Said was offered by students of Hamdard Public School and Hamdard Village School.
