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It’s not often when the philosophers choose to share their poetic prowess publicly but Dr Shafqat Bukhari has done it by getting a book published which has been very appropriately titled as ‘Pyar Kay Rung’ as her poetry has revolved around love.
Library Promotion Bureau (LPB), which has been instrumental in persuading lots of scholars to engage into practice of writing books to preserve their own works for posterity, was at work again and the Karachi-based organization has produced another worthy book ‘Pyar Kay Rung’ which is a poetic collection of Dr Shafqat Bukhari.
“Dr Shafqat Bukhari is a renowned personality in the philosophical circles of Pakistan in general and Karachi in particular. After doing masters in philosophy from the University of Karachi in 1979, she had done PhD in same subject. She continued teaching at St Joseph College, Karachi, for more than three decades while she taught at Muhammad Ali Jinnah University (MAJU) until 2017,” Prof Dr Nasim Fatima, heading the LPB operations at Karachi, wrote while introducing the philosopher poet.
‘Pyar Kay Rung’ is the maiden compilation of Dr Shafqat Bukhari Shafaq, the poet, to be published in book form but there are indications of more to come in future as she gets a break after a long teaching career.
In the foreword to the book, the poet has acknowledged with thanks the overwhelming support of Prof Dr Nasim Fatima in facilitating the publication of the book.
The 148-page hardbound neatly printed book, with a simple title instead of colourful one, has been priced PKR 200 which seemed on the lower side in view of the high quality offset paper used.
Nice to hear about the publication of Dr. Bukhari's collection of poems. Looking forward to read the same.
ReplyDeleteDr.shafaq highlighted the base of existance beautifully
ReplyDeleteAn extremely well crafted... Beautiful and deep selection of words are touching the cores of human soul... a perfect read if you want to experience the purity of love in words.
ReplyDeleteAn extremely well crafted... Beautiful and deep selection of words are touching the cores of human soul... a perfect read if you want to experience the purity of love in words..
ReplyDeleteWith loads of love & prayers
Tasawer Jahangir
This is going to be a beautiful must read. I’m so looking forward and waiting to get it soon.
ReplyDeleteAmbreen S. Jafri
Loved the book PIYAR K RANG, writen by Dr.Shafqat Bulgari. The poetry is writen in simple way but with deep meanings. It elaborates different forms of love magnificently. I hope she will write more.
ReplyDeleteThe book PIYAR KE RANG by Dr.Shafqat Shafaq is full of lovely and heart touching poetry which explains the meaning of true love, also it indicates her loving and sympathetic nature. I congratulate her on this great success . Dr.Shakeel
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ReplyDeleteDr. Shafqat Bukhari has portrayed love very beautifully in her book 'Pyaar ke rang'. I like many poems but 'Ilaahi maaf kardena' is very close to my heart.
ReplyDeleteZarina
Great review of a beautiful book! Loved Pyaar k Rang! Each poem is so beautifully written and moving. Looking forward to read more of her work.
ReplyDeleteJust finished reading and what a beautifully written book. It precisely captures the beauty of life in all it’s glory and despair. Dr. Shafqat through this book shared with us her take on loyalties, relationships, and religion with a commanding verbiage and superlative intellect. She builds an aura of reminiscence around every phrase that can be felt by the reader all the way through. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and I am eagerly awaiting for more stellar work by Dr. Shafqat.
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This book quickly became one of my favourites ever since I read it. The simplicity with which Dr. Shafqat Bukhari portrayed her emotions is admirable. Each poem holds great meaning and her evocative style allows the reader to experience all the feelings depicted in her beautiful writing. Looking forward to more amazing work from Dr. Shafqat.
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