RIYADH: Pakistan Writers Cub (PWC) and members of its ladies’ chapter organized a condolence meeting to pay tribute to Bano Qudsia, a noted Pakistani short story writer, playwright and novelist.
It was a somber gathering of Pakistani writers, poets and top-notch professionals in Riyadh.
Qudsia was a literary figure and her writings were popular both inside and outside Pakistan. She had been ill for the last several years, but her condition deteriorated early this year, leading to her death on Feb. 5 in Pakistan. Speaking at the condolence meeting in Riyadh, Abdul Rauf Mughal expressed deep grief and sorrow over her death.
Almas Mumtaz said: “She was best known for her epic novel ‘Raja Gidh’. She also wrote for television and stage drama in both Urdu and Punjabi languages. Her play ‘Aaadhi Baat’ has been called a classic.”
Ambreen Faiz paid tributes to Qudsia for her services in promoting fiction writing in Pakistan. Ashiq Hussain said Qudsia is a great name among the leading Pakistani writers. Asma Tariq expressed her deep sorrow upon her death.
Aymen Zaheer said: “Bano Qudsia was a literary legend of Pakistan.”
Farah Nadia said Qudsia was a born talent and undoubtedly a great asset among the Pakistani writers. Ehsan Abbasi paid tributes to the literary giant.
Madiha Noman said Qudsia was a source of inspiration for many.
Tanveer Mian said that she always enthralled the readers with her style. “Her writings were not merely a collection of words, rather each word had a symbolic vision and soul of its own.”
Noted Urdu writer Qudsia mourned
Noted Urdu writer Qudsia mourned
