Karak Literary Jirga Plans Events To Promote Pashto Literature
PESHAWAR, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - October 05, 2026) The Sadiq Pashto Literary Jirga Teri has planned a series of literary programmes over the next three to four months to promote Pashto language and literature and take the message of Jashn-e-Khushal to communities across the region.
This decision was taken at the jirga’s monthly meeting held at Al-Sadiq Public High School Teri under the chairmanship of Professor Aziz Qureshi in Karak.
Abdul Ghafoor recited verses from the Holy Quran at the beginning of the meeting.
Shakeel Qureshi of Cadet College Teri attended as the chief guest, while Habibullah from Mamikhel was the guest of honour.
Participants agreed to organise literary programmes in Mamikhel, Cadet College Teri, Mardan Khel, and Bairgai, as well as a collaborative event with literary figures from Makor.
The jirga stated that these initiatives aimed to:
- Promote interest in Pashto language and literature.
- Expand literary activities at the grassroots level.
They also expressed gratitude to poet and writer Makham Khattak for sending books from Karachi and appreciated his contributions to Pashto literature.
The meeting offered prayers for the departed souls and for the safe and successful Umrah journeys of jirga member Pervez Chambeli and patron-in-chief Sarwar Mahmood Khattak.
An open poetry session followed, during which Professor Aziz Qureshi, Ayub Sultan Bandiwan, Sarwar Mahmood Khattak, Pervez Chambeli, and Zakria Khattak shared their poems.
Shakeel Qureshi praised the jirga’s efforts and assured participants of his continued support for their literary activities.