In his message on the centenary celebrations of Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Allama Iqbal Open University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Nazir Ahmed Sangi on Tuesday said the poet would always remain relevant to the oppressed masses of the society owing to his vision championing their cause.
Dr Sangi said Faiz Ahmed Faiz was one of the most famous poets who spread the message of love, peace and harmony, besides urging people to bring about a revolution of social justice and equity. The AIOU vice chancellor said that on the directive of President Asif Ali Zardari who is also the AIOU chancellor, Faiz Chair had been established in the university and different functions/seminars were being arranged under it to promote culture, learning and intellectual pursuits.
Dr Sangi said that under the Faiz Chair, Faiz media award on annual basis would be awarded to the best editors, best columnists, renowned reporters, photographers and radio/TV producers and presenters. He said that an album comprising Faiz’s poetry, personality and ideas and a comprehensive documentary film on Faiz would also be produced. He added that Faiz’s poetry and prose would be translated into Persian and Pakistani languages besides setting up Faiz audio-video archives/gallery in the Faiz Chair Centre with the help of Radio Pakistan and Pakistan Television.
