Karachi: Pakistan’s renowned poet, Faiz Ahmed Faiz, bilingual book has been launched at Goethe Institute on Friday evening entitled ‘Jub Tera Samandar Ankoh Main’, featuring poetry in German and Urdu languages.
Salima Hashmi, Daughter of Faiz, was the chief guest at the ceremony, while Goethe Institut Director Dr Mauel Negwer, Shamin Manzar, translator of poems, poetry lovers and prominent personalities were also present on the occasion.
While speaking on the occasion, Goethe Director expressed that Faiz was a well-known poet, who served in a variety of aspects through his poetry. He was expert in writing and had firm hold on literature besides being expert in many languages.
He further said that Pakistan literature was not very popular in Germany but this book would be helpful for Germans who were interested in Pakistan literature. He further cherished the services of Faiz and said he was person of extreme skills.