Prof. Jamaldini paid tributes on valuable services for cause of Balochi literature
- November 1, 2015, 10:35 pm
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QUETTA: The eminent writer, poet and researcher, Professor Abdullah Jan Jamaldini was paid rich tributes on the invaluable services he rendered for the Balochi literature here at a ceremony.
The ceremony was arranged by the Balochi department of University of Balochistan here at its auditorium the other day.
Pro-Vice Chancellor of UoB Professor Dr. Mehrab Khan Pirkani was the chief guest while the literary personalities and senior faculty members of the University including Gul Khan Bangulzai, Qazi Abdul Hameed Shaikh, Dr. Zeenat Sana Baloch, Professor Abid Shah Abid, Dr. Abdul Hameed Shahwani, Nazar Muhammad Panezai, Rahim Bakhsh Mehar, Jeeyand Khan Jamaldini, Dr. Akram Dost Baloch, Registrar, Muhammad Tariq Jogezai besides others as well as a large number of students.
The life of Professor Abdullah Jan Jamaldini was discussed with the focus on his valuable services for the cause of promotion of Balochi literature in the province.
It was stated that Professor Jamaldini was born in 1922 at Noshi city of Balochistan. After getting primary education from his native town, he did his Matriculation from Quetta and graduation from Peshawar, it was recalled. He was fond of the folk stories, history and literature from his childhood. He got published the Matak Magazine from Karachi and then served as faculty in UoB for long.
Addressing the ceremony, the chief guest and other speakers spoke at length about the contribution of Professor Jamaldini in the fields of literature, culture, politics and media. He has devoted his entire life for the cause of literature and spreading knowledge among the people, the speakers said.
Mir Abdullah Jan Jamaldini is the name of an era and history. He has the honour of establishing the Balochi department in UoB as well as being his first professor, the speakers recalled.
They stressed that the personalities, who have played important role in creating awareness among the public, should be remembered and encouraged.
The ceremony was also followed by launching of of two books of Professor Abdullah Jan Jamaldini. In the end, the chief guest Dr. Mehrab Baloch gave away sets of books of Professor Jamaldini to all the guests.
He appreciated the Balochi department for arranging the ceremony. He stressed that we need to encourage our personalities in a big way so that they may continue their valuable services for the cause of literature.
