IBLC Pays Homage to Late Ata Shad
Posted on 19 Feb, 2022 - Published by
The Institute of Balochi Language and Culture (IBLC), University of Turbat (UoT) on 14th February 2022 organized a seminar to mark the 24th death anniversary of renowned Balochi poet and writer Ata Shad. Besides the students from IBLC, the scholars of the various schools of thought and teachers of the University of Turbat participated in the seminar.
Addressing on the occasion, Prof. Dr. Abdul Saboor Baloch, Dean, Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Director, IBLC said that, the status of renowned Urdu and Balochi poet, playwright, critic, and researcher, Atta Shad is very high not only in Balochistan but also across the country. His poetry was full of innovation, and he always remained attached to his soil throughout his life. His poetry had a unique enthusiasm that encouraged the youth for unity and carried the love for his mother tongue, traditions and culture. Dr. Abdul Saboor said that the history of modern Balochi poetry is incomplete without remembering his contributions
Sharing his views on the different aspects of Ata Shad's poetry and Balochi criticism, Dr. Ghafoor Shad said that, the critical appreciation on Ata Shad's poetry should be done in accordance with the literary principles and rationalism so that we can do justice to his creativity and personality.
Shamsal Elahi, a lecturer at Girls Degree College, Turbat, presented her dissertation on Ata Shad's poetic language and expression. She said that it is very important to study the poetic language of Atta Shad for understanding the poetry.
Fazal Baloch, a young Balochi language translator and teacher of Urdu at Ata Shad Degree College, Turbat, while presenting his dissertation on the poetic themes of Ata Shad, has said that Ata’s poetry is a universal creation in the intellectual circles.
A renowned poet of Balochi literature and former chairman of Balochi Academy Quetta, Mumtaz Yousuf, shared his views on Ata Shad's poetic style. He said that Ata Shad earned a distinguished place in modern Balochi poetry due to his unique and innovative style. Pari Naz Shaukat and Imran Hasil presented their views on Ata shad's art and personality. Hatim, Adnan, and Sajid Qadir presented Ata Shad's poem with Tarnam which was cheered by the audience.
