Karachi, The city’s academic, literary, and social circles have applauded the successful organization of the second two-day Chaak Urdu Fiction Conference by the Chaak Literary Forum. The event, which brought together various literary and academic personalities, has been recognized for its dedication to promoting Urdu fiction and for hosting a rich and diverse program.

According to Media KMC Barrister Murtaza Wahab, Deputy Mayor Karachi Salman Abdullah Murad, Municipal Commissioner Syed Afzal Zaidi, and other dignitaries, the Chaak Urdu Fiction Conference has made a significant impact not only in Pakistan but also internationally, receiving accolades from countries including India, Canada, the United States, Qatar, Bahrain, Dubai, Muscat, and Australia. The continuous sessions held over two days were seen as indicative of the conference’s richness and success.

The conference featured notable academic and literary personalities from Karachi, including Mahmood Sham, Prof. Sahar Ansari, Akhlaq Ahmad, Zeib Azkar, Parvez Bilgrami, Dr. Auj Kamal, Zia Abro, Yasmin Yas, Hidayat Sair, Ibn e Aas, Kiran Nauman, Nishat Yasmin, Faisal Zargham, Maria Mehwish, and others. With the participation of Dr. Arshad Rizvi, Ali Raz Shar, Mah Jabeen Asif, Ifat Naveed, Dr. Aqeel Abbas Jafari, the conference discussed the past, present, and future of Urdu fiction, exploring development possibilities. A notable outcome of the conference was the decision to celebrate World Fiction Day on November 11, marking a significant initiative in the promotion of the genre.

The commendations for organizer Saima Samim and the Chaak Literary Forum underscore the importance of such literary events in fostering a vibrant cultural and intellectual environment in Pakistan, particularly in the realm of Urdu fiction.