Published on, Aug. 24 -- August 24, 2025 2:06 AM

A graceful reception was hosted at a local hotel in Lahore by noted humorist and writer Shahid Zaheer Syed to honor Atta ul Haq Qasmi on being conferred with the prestigious Nishan-e-Imtiaz, the nation's highest civilian award.

The gathering was attended by senior journalists, poets, writers, and admirers of Qasmi's towering literary legacy, making the evening a memorable celebration of intellect and culture.

Distinguished figures from journalism, literature, and public service graced the reception. Among them were senior journalists Habib Akram, Naveed Chaudhry, Iqtadar Javed, and Nasir Bashir. The literary circle was represented by eminent poets and writers, including Rehman Faris, Agh...