Glowing tributes were paid to legendary humour writer Mushtaq Ahmed Yusufi at a condolence reference held here at the Punjab University Faculty of Oriental Learning on Wednesday.
Writer Ata-ul-Haq Qasmi, Dean Faculty of Oriental Learning Professor Dr Muhammad Saleem Mazhar, Principal Oriental College Professor Muhammad Fakhar-ul-Haq Noori, President Academic Staff Association Dr Mahboob Hussain, Registrar Dr Muhammad Khalid Khan, Chief Librarian Dr Haroon Usmani, Dr Muhammad Kamran, Dr Zahid Munir Amir, Dr Ashfaq Ahmed Virk, senior faculty members and students were present on the occasion.
Addressing the ceremony, Ata-ul-Haq Qasmi said that late Yusufi was a great satire writer of the present age who had left a great legacy of masterpieces. Late Yusufi would remain visible to the society even after his death. Qasmi further said that Yusufi had earned a good name in his life and although he belonged to elite class, he reflected the issues of the poor class in his creative writings.
Professor Dr Saleem Mazhar said that Yusufi's writings were much captivating that we liked to read again and again. He said that late Yusufi also promoted moderate ideas and we must read his books for creating balance in our opinion. Other speakers also highlighted various aspects of Yusufi's work and lauded his services to the Urdu literature and society.