The Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi held a commemorative event, “In Memory of Fehmida Riaz,” celebrating the 80th birth anniversary of the renowned poet and intellectual. The event, led by poetess Zehra Nigah and attended by Arts Council President Mohammad Ahmed Shah, gathered literary figures, poets, and admirers to honor Riaz’s legacy.

Speakers, including Dr. Fatima Hasan and Murtaza Solangi, reflected on her contributions to Urdu literature and social activism. They praised her ability to intertwine personal and collective suffering in her work and her fearless stance against oppression.

The event concluded with a cake-cutting ceremony, emphasizing Riaz’s role as a beacon for future generations of women poets and her profound impact on literature and social consciousness.