The Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi commemorated esteemed members Ghulam Ali Wafa, Azizuddin Khaki, Ghulam Yaseen Qadri, Chand Puri, and Waseem Dhamea in a condolence reference. Provincial Minister for Information, Minority Affairs, Social Protection, and President Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi Muhammad Ahmed Shah was the chief guest of the event.
Among the speakers were Chairman Member lesion Committee Asjad Bukhari, Drama Committee Chairman Syed Shahzad Raza Naqvi, actor Zakir Mastana, Ilyas Nadeem, Taj Ali Ra’ana, Nazar Hussain, Shahida Khursheed, Chef Sabeen Fatima, Mansoor Sahir, Younis Memon, Owais Adib Ansari, Waqas Babar, Farid, Ayan, Khurshid, Poet Ashar (Canada), Shahid Mehmood, Sajjad Ali Khan, and Muhammad Ali Naqvi.
Nauman Khan was the moderator of the event, while Shakeel Khan offered prayers for forgiveness. During the occasion, Provincial Minister for Information, Minority Affairs, Social Protection, and President Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi Muhammad Ahmed Shah, expressed, “When Ghulam Ali Wafa, Azizuddin Khaki, Ghulam Yasin Qadri, Chand Puri, and Wasim Dhamea left this world, it was a heavy blow to the Arts Council.
In the pandemic, more than three hundred of our companions departed from this transitory world. We have also taken care of our members by providing ration, vaccines, and financial assistance. Journalist Saleem Siddiqui also left us; their value is not recognized in our society. We valued Moin Akhtar, Umar Sharif, and Chand Puri. The Arts Council is fulfilling its duty by giving rights to the rightful members. Work is also being done regarding the insurance and health cards of the members.”
Chairman Membership Committee Asjad Bukhari remarked, “It is very difficult to speak in a condolence meeting for those who work day and night. The Arts Council is always with its members.”Chairman of the Drama Committee Shahzad Raza Naqvi stated, “Everyone has their place in hearts, but Waseem Dhamea and Chand Puri were my artistic companions.
Chand Puri was a great human being, and Waseem Dhamea made his mark through his work. Actor Zakir Mastana said, “The Arts Council is the only institution of art and culture that remembers people even after their death. Muhammad Ahmed Shah and his team are doing great work for the artists.
I have worked with Waseem and Chand, and both were amazing individuals. Owais Adib Ansari commented that Azizuddin Khaki had magic in his voice of love. We can always remain alive through our actions and characters.”
