A weekly session of Bazm Literature was organised by the Department of Urdu at University of Kashmir on 8 May 2026 under the chairmanship of Dr. Mushtaq Haider.
The literary gathering brought together students, scholars and faculty members for discussions, poetry, creative writing and literary presentations. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Faculty Members Attend Session
Among those present were:
- Prof. Irfan Alam
- Dr. Kausar Rasool
- Dr. Mushtaque Siddiqui
- Dr. Owais Ahmed
- Dr. Rakesh Kumar
Session Begins with Recitation and Naat
The programme began with recitation by Aqib Ahmed, translated by Ikhlas Ahmed.
Hafsa Aziz then presented a Naat in praise of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Students Present Creative Works
Students showcased their literary and creative work during the session.
Presentations Included:
- Afra Jan presented the fiction piece Mourning of Open Doors
- Nazima Rasool presented an article on drug abuse titled Drugs
- Shafqat Rahman presented the travelogue Sona Murag
Poetry and Classical Literature
In the poetry segment:
- Ronq Rafique recited the English poem The Little Wind
- Muhammad Imran presented the poem Mankar Urad Se
As part of the classical literature segment, Nazia Mushtaq recited the marsiya Namak Khwan Takalam Hai Fasahat Meri.
Speeches and discussions were also presented by:
- Ehtisham
- Mehak Mukhtar
- Fatima Bano
- Dr. Rakesh Kumar
The session concluded with a bulletin presentation by Nadeem-ul-Haq.
Faculty Feedback and Guidance
Dr. Kausar Rasool delivered a critical review of the students’ work, appreciating their creativity while also pointing out technical and pronunciation-related improvements.
He encouraged young writers to continue refining their literary skills.
Presidential Address
In his concluding remarks, Dr. Mushtaq Haider spoke about the objectives of Bazm Literature and highlighted the relationship between thought and conscience in the creative process.
He stressed that both elements are essential for producing meaningful and quality literature.
The session was conducted by Nazhat Yousuf.
Final Word
The event reflected the growing literary culture within the Urdu Department of Kashmir University and provided an important platform for students to strengthen their creative and critical abilities.
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