Ghazal Evening Captivates Audience at Aalmi Urdu Conference

 By: Aziz Khatri

 Karachi: A music-filled session titled “Ghazal Ka Safar” was held on the first day of the 18th Aalmi Urdu Conference 2025 – Jashan-e-Pakistan at the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, where renowned singers Muhammad Ali and Muhammad Zubair enthralled the audience with soulful performances. The session took place at Jaun Elia Lawn and featured a rich blend of classical and contemporary Urdu ghazals.

Muhammad Ali impressed listeners with his powerful voice and refined expression, highlighting the classical essence of the Urdu ghazal, while Muhammad Zubair captivated the audience with his melodious style and delicate vocal nuances. Music lovers responded with repeated applause, thoroughly enjoying the poetic depth and musical elegance of the evening.

The first day of the conference concluded with a Sindhi Mushaira, presided over by Adil Soomro. Poets including Ahmed Solangi, Amjad Hussain Shah, Rubina Abro, Rukhsana Preet, Sabhiyan Sangi, Noor Shah Rizvi, Zahid Sheikh, Amar Peerzado, Nasir Soomro, Seema Abbasi, Amar Iqbal, Ayub Khoso, Rehmat Peerzado, Fawad Kalro, Rohal Kalro, Ali Sajan Raho, Masroor Peerzado, Haji Saand, Aziz Gul, and Waseem Soomro presented their poetry, while Bakhshan Mehranvi performed the duties of moderator.