The Urdu Writers Society of North America organized a special reception in Los Angeles to honor Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States. He was accompanied by Consul General Asim Ali Khan and other diplomatic officials. The event highlighted the Society’s efforts to promote the Urdu language and celebrate Pakistan’s cultural and literary heritage among the Pakistani-American community.
In his address, Ambassador Sheikh praised the Urdu Writers Society for its dedicated commitment to preserving Urdu and promoting Pakistan’s vibrant artistic traditions in North America. He underscored the role of literature and art as powerful tools in projecting a positive image of Pakistan, strengthening cultural identity, and building lasting people-to-people connections abroad.
Irfan Murtaza, President of the Urdu Writers Society and an acclaimed poet and artist, presented a specially commissioned painting titled “Bunyanun Marsoos” to the Ambassador. The artwork symbolizes national unity, resilience, and Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to self-defense and sovereignty in response to recent Indian aggression.
Ambassador Sheikh thanked the Society for the meaningful tribute, acknowledging the artwork as a strong representation of Pakistan’s pursuit of peace, its recent military success, and the collective strength of its people.
The reception drew notable literary figures, artists, and members of the Pakistani-American community from across California. It served as a vibrant celebration of Pakistani culture and reaffirmed the community’s continued dedication to preserving the nation’s cultural and national identity abroad.
