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ISLAMABAD, Jul 17 (APP):Parliamentary Party Leader of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) in the Senate, Senator Irfan Siddiqui emphasized the importance of literary organizations such as the Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) and pledged his continued support for such institutions.
Talking to APP, Senator Siddiqui—who also chairs the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs—commended the inauguration of the newly renovated hall dedicated to Sheikh Ayaz, as well as the commemorative session held at PAL celebrating the outstanding literary legacy of Patras Bokhari.
Senator Siddiqui also lauded the recent commemorative event honoring Patras Bokhari, describing it as a remarkable gathering. He added that the institution, under the leadership of Dr. Najeeba Arif, truly deserves high praise.
He further stated that Patras Bokhari’s legacy was celebrated — a towering figure in humor writing, diplomacy, education, and communication. He also noted Bokhari’strong association with radio broadcasting.
Senator Siddiqui praised the event, saying it was a beautiful and meaningful gathering, and emphasized that such events should continue to be organized. A large number of people attended the program, reflecting its success.
He congratulated and commended Dr. Najeeba Arif, Chairperson of PAL, for organizing the successful event and expressed hope that more such programs would be held in the future.
He underscored that these events carry great significance for the youth, who need exposure to refined, thoughtful, and intellectually stimulating gatherings. He described the event as graceful, dignified, and engaging — a lesson in itself for the younger generation. Patras Bokhari’s life, he said, was a powerful example of how one can achieve excellence across multiple fields.
Senator Siddiqui noted, “Such institutions are the soul, spirit, and identity of a nation — recognized and valued around the world. Literary institutions are cherished and protected globally.”
He expressed hope that these institutions would not only continue to exist but would flourish and grow in importance over time.