Islamabad:Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) organised a ceremony to honour its retired colleagues who completed their tenure. The ceremony was attended by President PAL Dr Najeeba Arif, Director General Sultan Nasir and other colleagues.
Dr. Najiba Arif praised the retirees for their dedication and hard work, saying, “You have given the best years of your life to the Academy.” She emphasised 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.