Our part of the world has always been known for calligraphy. In one form or another, the Asian calligraphers have been in the limelight. From Arabic to Persian and from Chinese to Pakistani calligraphers, Asia has produced calligrapher of top class level. But unfortunately, this subtle art is being forgotten slowly as there are no more training institutions for them and no one is making a serious headway in this regard. Names like Sadequain, Shakir Ali are now legends of the past. We treat this art as wearisome, boring and dull. Schools and colleges have forsaken it as they do not include it in their syllabus. The government should make efforts to bring this valuable art back to life.
ALI GILANI
Lahore
