A thought-provoking weekly session in Rawalpindi brought together prominent writers, critics, and literary figures to examine the creative and intellectual dimensions of Khalid Fateh Muhammad’s contribution to modern Urdu fiction.
The weekly meeting of Halqa Arbab-e-Zauq Rawalpindi was held on April 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM under the chairmanship of Wahid Rana. The special guest session focused on the theme “Khalid Fateh Muhammad and Modern Urdu Fiction,” drawing attention from leading literary voices and scholars. Renowned fiction writer Khalid Fateh Muhammad traveled from Gujranwala exclusively to attend the session, marking the occasion as intellectually significant for contemporary Urdu literature discourse.
The proceedings began with Joint Secretary Muhammad Ali Niaz reading the minutes of the previous meeting, which were unanimously approved by the participants. The chair formally endorsed the record with his signature. Following this, Secretary Halqa Waqas Aziz initiated the discussion by presenting key questions regarding Khalid Fateh Muhammad’s literary craft, encouraging critical engagement among attendees.
Young fiction writer Motrabah Sheikh presented a concise yet analytical study of Khalid Fateh Muhammad’s selected short stories, focusing on their psychological depth and artistic structure. Her presentation set the tone for a detailed critical exchange among participants.
From Gujranwala, emerging fiction writer and critic Amir Rafiq highlighted the personal and intellectual influence of Khalid Fateh Muhammad, stating that “we did not only learn writing from him but also learned how to live.” He further delivered a personality-based critical appreciation of the author’s life and literary philosophy.
Dr. Humaira Ishfaq described Khalid Fateh Muhammad as a distinctive voice in Urdu fiction, emphasizing his artistic evolution and intellectual consistency. Imdad Aakash also shared his emotional and intellectual association with the writer, calling him a committed and visionary literary figure.
Yasir Chatha analyzed the character development and psychological layers in Khalid Fateh Muhammad’s fiction, sparking further discussion among participants including Tariq Mehdi, Habiba Talat, and Imtiaz A. Qureshi. They welcomed the guest writer into the broader literary landscape of “Shahr-e-Afsana” and described the session as a positive and significant shift in contemporary fiction discourse.
Before the conclusion of the session, guest poet Syed Tahir from Taunsa Sharif presented his poetry, adding a creative dimension to the evening. Chairman Wahid Rana concluded the session with remarks on Khalid Fateh Muhammad’s creative versatility and his contribution to modern Urdu narrative traditions.
The meeting was attended by several notable literary figures, including Amir Dhadhi, Ali Niaz, Waqas Aziz, Shahlan Naseeb, Faraz Imtiaz, Syed Nabeel Bukhari, Mahira Malik, Habiba Talat, Tariq Javed Mehdi, and others, making the gathering a significant milestone in the regional literary calendar.
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