A farewell ceremony was organized by Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) on Tuesday to honour its colleagues who completed their tenure and got retired. President PAL Dr Najeeba Arif, Director General Sultan Nasir and other colleagues attended the ceremony. Appreciating the retirees for their dedication and hard work, Dr. Najiba Arif said, “You have given the best years of your life to the Academy.” She emphasized the importance of institutions over individuals, stating, “Our aim should be the empowerment of institutions for social and national purposes.”

Sultan Nasir paid tribute to the outgoing officials, especially Malik Mehr Ali, for their services. He appreciated their hard work, intelligence and sincerity. The retired officials, including Malik Mehr Ali, Qari Khalil Ahmed, Muhammad Asghar, Zafar Mehmood, Ghulam Yasin and Buta Masih, shared their thoughts and experiences. The ceremony concluded with President Dr. Najiba Arif and Director General Sultan Nasir presenting commemorative shields to the outgoing colleagues in recognition of their services.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan