UBL Announced Winners of the 11th UBL Literature Awards

11th UBL Literature and Arts Awards: Celebrating Pakistani Literary Excellence

The 11th UBL Literature and Arts Awards took place in Karachi at a prestigious five-star hotel, drawing a large and diverse crowd of writers, literary and media personalities, socialites, and celebrities.

This esteemed event continues to uphold its longstanding commitment to recognizing and celebrating the finest Pakistani writers and artists.

A Wide Array of Talents Recognized

The awards received hundreds of nominations from across Pakistan, with the competition open to all Pakistani authors who published original works in 2021 and 2022. An esteemed panel of judges meticulously shortlisted the entries. The jury for Urdu categories included Dr. Asghar Nadeem Syed, Dr. Arfa Syeda, Dr. Anwaar Ahmed, Ms. Kishwar Naheed, and Dr. Nasir Abbas Nayyar. For the English categories, the jury comprised Dr. Naazir Mahmood, Dr. Aroosa Kanwal, and Mr. Harris Khalique.

Winners Announced in Various Categories

The winners in each category were announced as follows:

Children’s Urdu Literature: Ahmed Adnan Tariq for ‘Dastaan-e-Ameer Hamza’
Children’s English Literature: Marzieh Abbas for ‘Nadia and Nadir Series’
Translation into Urdu (Joint Awards): Inam Nadeem for ‘Aaina Si Zindagi’ and Ms. Yasmeen Hameed for ‘Janubi Asia Ki Muntakhib Nazmein’
Urdu Poetry: Mohsin Shakeel for ‘Kuch Ishq Kiya’
Pakistani Languages (Pushto): Syed Wiqar Ali Shah for ‘Abdul Ghani Khan – Zhwand Au Zamana’
Online Literature: Nayyar Mustafa for ‘Rangon Main Sochnay Wali Larki’
Song Lyrics: Sabir Zafar
Drama Script: Hashim Nadeem for ‘Parizaad’
Urdu Debut: Ahmad Jahangir for ‘Shah Darya’
English Fiction: Haroon Khalid Akhtar for ‘Liar’s Truth’
English Non-Fiction: Tariq Rehman for ‘Pakistan’s Wars: An Alternative History’
Urdu Fiction: Aurangzeb Khan Niazi for ‘Urdu Abad – Maholiyati Tanazur’
Urdu Non-Fiction: Shaheen Abbas for ‘Leema Yakka Ban’

Lifetime Achievement Award

The prestigious ‘Lifetime Achievement’ award was presented to the exemplary Ms. Zaheda Hina, celebrating her extensive and distinguished career.

Evening of Celebration and Reflection

The event featured light entertainment and concluded with a lavish dinner for all participants. It was gracefully hosted by well-known celebrities Mr. Sajjad Hasan and Ms. Faiza Gillani.

UBL’s Commitment to Arts and Literature

Mr. Zia Ijaz, Deputy CEO of UBL, emphasized the bank’s role as a responsible corporate citizen: “UBL has consistently contributed to the betterment of society through various initiatives. The UBL Literature & Arts Awards are a cornerstone of our efforts, recognizing and nurturing indigenous talent across Pakistan.”

Encouraging Future Generations

The UBL Literature & Arts Awards not only celebrate current talent but also motivate budding Pakistani writers and artists. By providing a celebrated platform for recognition, these awards help sustain the literary tradition, inspiring current and future generations to continue producing exceptional works in diverse genres.

The awards reinforce the importance of arts and literature in fostering a sense of fulfillment, inspiration, and pride in Pakistani heritage. Through such initiatives, UBL supports the cultural and intellectual growth of society, ensuring that the rich tradition of Pakistani literature and arts thrives for years to come.

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