Ntelelctuals, Poets Celebrates Peace Day
Published: September 20, 2026 | Time: 09:50 PM
Hyderabad (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News) - 20th Sep, 2026
Bazm-e Rooh Rihaan and Sindh Social Society organised a programme in Hyderabad to mark the International Day of Peace, bringing together writers, poets, social activists and representatives of civil society to discuss the importance of peace, justice, and equality.
The event was chaired by Zulfiqar Halipota and featured perspectives from several prominent literary and social figures, including:
- Advocate Sayda Asma Shah (Sindh Social Union chief organiser)
- Secretary Hussain Sarang
- Wahid Kandhro
- Kashif Siddiqui
- Noor Baladi
- Salim Chana
- Fahim Noonari
- Sindh Sagar Party district leader Faqir Sikandar Khoso
- Jamshoro District Secretary Aziz Abbasi
- Taleb Bhanbhro
- Bansi Malhi
- Suresh
Speakers' Key Points:
- Peace is not just the absence of conflict; it involves people living calm, active, and dignified lives.
- Respect, equality, and accepting differing views are crucial elements of a peaceful society.
- Responsibility for peace lies with individuals, institutions, governments, and states.
- Sindh’s history promotes peace, and its residents can contribute globally.
- There's a need for collective commitment to promoting peace, justice, freedom, ending wars, violence, and unrest.
The programme also highlighted the role of literature and poetry in fostering harmony and peaceful coexistence. Poets recited verses on themes of peace, justice, and humanity.
The event was conducted by the Secretary General of Bazm-e Rooh Rihaan.