Renowned poet and literary figure Abbas Tabish called on Director General Sports Punjab Javed Chohan at National Hockey Stadium on Thursday.
Director General Sports Punjab Javed Chohan and Abbas Tabish discussed different issues relating to education and literature during their meeting. Director Youth Affairs Syed Umair Hassan was also present on this occasion.
Director General Sports Punjab Javed Chohan, during the meeting, lauded the poetry and literary services of Abbas Tabish, who has been conferred the prestigious Pride of Performance Award by the government of Pakistan in recognition of his meritorious services in the field of literature and poetry.
Director General Sports Punjab Javed Chohan said Sports and Youth Affairs Department Punjab has been rendering valuable services for the talented youth through its network of E-Libraries across the province. “We are expecting a key role from top poets and scholars like Abbas Tabish for the guidance of potential youth of the province”.
Director General Sports Punjab Javed Chohan said Abbas Tabish and other literary figures should participate in programmes of E-Libraries to enhance the knowledge and vision of the young male and female students. “The dream of a developed society cannot be materialized without literature”, he added.
Celebrated poet Abbas Tabish, on this occasion said that E-Libraries of Sports and Youth Affairs Department Punjab are playing key roles for the promotion of literature throughout the province. “These E-Libraries are providing a true literary environment to promising youngsters of the province”.
Meanwhile, Short Stories Film Director Mehroz Amin also had a meeting with Director General Sports Punjab Javed Chohan at National Hockey Stadium at his office.
Director General Sports Punjab Javed Chohan congratulated Mehroz Amin on the selection of his short story film ‘Kalashnikov’ in Cannes Film Festival. “The selection of the short story film ‘Kalashnikov’ in the Cannes Film Festival is definitely a big honour for Pakistan,” he added.
Director General Sports Punjab Javed Chohan said Mehroz Amin has earned great success in the short period of time due to his untiring efforts. “Youth and Sports Affairs Department Punjab has recently organized a Film Festival at Alhamra to nurture the abilities of our youth. Youth and Sports Affairs Department Punjab is fully encouraging potential youth of the province”.