Historical Figures

Habib Jalib Celebration

By Pkforum2017|2018-02-14T10:45:24+00:00August 24th, 2017|Events, Historical Figures, Pakistan Day|

In April 2015, Pakistan Forum continued celebrating its national heroes by including Habib Jalib in their Pakistan Day celebration. Although Habib Jalib was a revolutionary poet and activist, he unfortunately resides in the shadows of the better known Illama Iqbal and Faiz Ahmed Faiz. On the night, Habib’s poetry was recited and a beautiful

Faiz Celebration 2015

By Pkforum2017|2018-02-14T10:45:33+00:00August 24th, 2017|Eid, Events, Historical Figures|

On Sunday 18th October, The Curry Lounge on Parliament Street hosted Pakistan Forum’s joint celebration of Eid (belated) and the renowned Pakistani intellectual and revolutionary poet, Faiz Ahmed Faiz. A thoughtful and concise talk about Faiz was given by Qammar Zamman; Mohammed Ilyas entertained the audience with some beautiful ghazals penned by Faiz; and