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LAHORE, Dec 29 (APP):Lahore City of Literature (UNESCO), Metropolitan Corporation Lahore, Faiz Foundation, in collaboration with the Lahore Arts Council Alhamra, organized a reference meeting at Alhamra Adbi Baithak to pay tribute to renowned scholar, educator, researcher, human rights advocate and Urdu language stalwart Dr Arfa Syeda Zahra (1937–2025).
A large number of scholars, writers, teachers, students and members of civil society attended the event. Speakers described Dr Arfa Syeda Zahra as a visionary academic, principled intellectual and inspiring teacher whose contributions to education, literature and critical thought influenced generations.
Prominent speakers included Dr Murtaza Jafri, Moneeza Hashmi, Dr Altaf Khan, Qasim Jafri, Asghar Nadeem Syed and Khawar Mumtaz. They highlighted her scholarly depth, commitment to human rights and lasting impact on Pakistan’s intellectual and literary landscape.
Speakers also noted that Dr Arfa Syeda Zahra played an important role in early efforts that led to Lahore’s recognition as a UNESCO City of Literature and was among the founding members of the relevant committee.
Alhamra Chairman said Dr Arfa Syeda Zahra was a towering intellectual whose scholarship and moral courage left a lasting legacy.
Alhamra Executive Director Muhammad Nawaz Gondal said she symbolized intellectual honesty and cultural responsibility, adding that Alhamra would continue to promote the legacy of such eminent scholars.
Organizers said the reference meeting aimed not only to honor Dr Arfa Syeda Zahra’s services but also to carry forward her ideas and values for future generations.