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Comment on Celebrating Faiz by Ansa Kausar Perveen Rani

Ansa Kausar Perveen Rani — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:59:59 +0000

I studied Faiz Ahmad Faiz with keen interest. I think freedom of thought in his poetry is the most important thing in his poetry. Our independent position can not be accepted as he truly said:

yeh dagh dagh ujala yeh shab guzeda seher
woh intezaar tha jis ka yeh woh seher to nahien

Faiz Ahmad Faiz always spoke in the favor of oppressed and helpless people of our society. He did likes tyrannies and injustice in the world. His poetry is against cruel and corrupt mafia, which has ruined the lives of poor people. He says:

jo zulm pe lanat na kere aap laaeen hai
jo jaber ka munkir nahien woh munkir-e-deen hai.

His voice is very bold when he says;

her ek oolil umer ko sada do keh apni fard-e-amal sanbhaale.

Cruel and corrupt mafia will be held responsible for their criminal activities. He says:

jaza saza sab yaheen pe ho gi
yaheen se utthey ga shor -e- mehsher
paren ge daar-o-rasn ke laale.

I studied “Nuskha Hai Wafa”Kuliyaat Faiz Ahmad Faiz. I can say honestly that there is no comparison possible with this great thinker and poet with any other creative write. Faiz Ahmad Faiz shines on the horizon of literature like sun while others are merely stars. My favorite poems are:
Bahaar Aaie.
Tere gham ko jaan ki talash thi.

Na ganwao nawak e neem kash.
Gulon mein rang bhare Baad e nau Bahaar chale
Kab yaad mein tera saath nahien kab hath mein tera haath nahien

Progressive thought in the poetry of Faiz Ahmad Faiz brings positive awareness among people of the world.

Comment on Celebrating Faiz by Dr.Ghulam Shabbir Rana

Dr.Ghulam Shabbir Rana — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:32:41 +0000

I studied these comments. All the writers have expressed their views honestly and wisely. It is my good fortune that I have opportunity to study this collection. Dawn has done a glorious and historical work in this connection. This will help researchers in future. Faiz Ahmad Faiz will be remembered for ever. His struggle for human rights and for the welfare of poor people made him immortal. His poetry will be remembered for centuries.

Comment on A worthy winner? by Waseem Akhtar

Waseem Akhtar — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:40:14 +0000

I think this Noble Prize is unique in the term that this award is awarded on the basis of speeches rather than action. Noble Prize Committee rocks.

Comment on Celebrating Faiz by ashok

ashok — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:44:07 +0000

Compare him with Sahir, Shakeel who wrote their kalaam which influenced millions of people. I wish those who recite ghazals and adaab shairee must remember that only those shaiers who have seen muflisee and ifflaas can really go down the memory lane of millions of people.

Urr Ja Urr Ja Pysay Bhanwray
Kuch Na Milay Gaa Kharoon Say
Kagaz Kay Phool Jahaan Khiltay hoon
Baith Naa Unn Golzaron Pai
Dekhi Jamaanay Kee Yaari
Bichray Subhi Baari Baari

Faiz was a noble sole and his kalaam was honest.

Comment on Celebrating Faiz by zahir shah

zahir shah — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:28:45 +0000

The thinking and commitment of Faiz to his ideals are great. Now it is clear that for this weary world which is replete with terrorism and economic exploitation the only solution is a proletarian revolution which is at far with the ideals of Faiz Ahmad Faiz.

Comment on Pakistan’s greatest chocolate hero by Rana

Rana — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:25:47 +0000

We miss you.

Comment on Pakistan’s greatest chocolate hero by Babar Khan

Babar Khan — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:34:34 +0000

Waheed Murad brought a new trend in Pakistan Film industry and carried it through with great success.
A very good actor indeed.

Comment on Pakistan’s greatest chocolate hero by zaheer

zaheer — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:21:28 +0000

R SYED ZAFAR MAHMOOD wrote “the greatest hero of the film industry of the subcontinent.” are you sure?

Don’t decide yourself on everything Dear sir.

Comment on Your prayer for Pakistan by Ali

Ali — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:14:58 +0000

My message to the people of Pakistan,

TUJ KO LOHA BEN K DUNIYA MEI UBHERNA CHAHIYEE,
TUJ MEI YEE HIMET NEHI HAI DOOB MERNA CHAHIYEE.

Comment on Pakistan’s greatest chocolate hero by Bilal Akbar

Bilal Akbar — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:49:42 +0000

Pakistan is alive Until Waheed murad will be alive in our hearts.