LAHORE, PAKISTAN – August 7, 2026 — Fikr o Amal, in collaboration with Naya Daur, successfully organized a panel discussion titled “An Evening of Reflection, Topic: Poet Fahmida Riaz’s Activism” today at SAFMA, located at 177 A, Shadman 2, Lahore. The event drew an audience of approximately one hundred individuals, including intellectuals, researchers, students, and human rights advocates, who gathered to honor and reflect upon the life, literary contributions, and progressive struggles of the renowned poet and activist Fahmida Riaz.
The panel discussion was moderated by Huma Ejaz Zaman and featured insightful contributions from distinguished guest speakers Raza Rumi, Tanveer Jehan, and Rashid Rehman. The speakers addressed various dimensions of Fahmida Riaz’s resistance poetry, highlighting her unflinching stance against sociopolitical injustices, her landmark contributions to Urdu feminist literature, and her enduring commitment to democratic principles and human rights.
The seminar also drew active participation from notable figures in the audience, including distinguished guests Dr. Nasir Abbas Nayyer, Zahid Hussain, and Dr. Saima Erum. Their presence enriched the proceedings as attendees engaged in an interactive session exploring the ongoing relevance of resistance literature in contemporary society. The organizers expressed their gratitude to Naya Daur for their partnership and affirmed their commitment to continuing to provide a platform for critical intellectual discourse in Lahore.