Three distinguished faculty
members from Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM) were honored to present
their research at the "Eco Art: Green Latif-Nature and Culture
International Symposium 2024," organized by SABS University of Arts,
Design and Heritage, Jamshoro, Sindh. The symposium, held on August 5-6, 2024,
in Jamshoro and Karachi, attracted scholars from various regions including
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Baluchistan, Sindh, Italy, and Australia.
Dr. Syed Rashid Ali, Associate
Professor of Sociology at AWKUM, presented his paper titled "Notes on
Bhittai’s Poetry: A Socio-ecological Reflection" on the first day of the
symposium. His research explored the socio-ecological dimensions in the poetry
of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai, a revered Sufi poet.
Dr. Liaqat Iqbal, Associate
Professor of English, delivered a paper on "Phonological Patterns in Shah
Abdul Latif Bhittai’s Poetry: A Linguistic Analysis of Sounds and
Symbolism," analyzing the intricate phonological patterns and their
symbolic significance in Bhittai’s work.
Dr. Rafiq Nawab, Assistant
Professor of English, presented his research on "Shah Abdul Latif
Bhittai’s Poetry: Reflecting Deep Ecological Cognizance and Human Connection to
Nature." His paper highlighted the profound ecological awareness embedded
in Bhittai's poetry and its reflection on the human-nature relationship.
The symposium, which gathered
academic minds from around the world, provided a platform for enriching
discussions on the intersection of nature, culture, and art.
For more information, the
symposium's proceedings can be accessed online at: SABS University
on Facebook.
