RIYADH — Pakistan Writers Cub (PWC) and members of its Ladies Chapter (PWC-LC) recently hosted a sitting to pay rich tributes to Bano Qudsia, a noted Pakistani writer. Abdul Rauf Mughal said, "Her demise has left a huge void in the literary field and her writings would be remembered for generations to come." Others agreed, with Almas Mumtaz stating that she he wrote Urdu novels, dramas and short stories. "She was best known for her epic novel Raja Gidh. She also wrote for television and stage drama - in both Urdu and Punjabi languages. Her play Aaadhi Baat has been called a classic." Ambreen Faiz said, "She was arguably one of the best women writers in contemporary Pakistan." While Ashiq Hussain said she was a great name among the leading Pakistani writers. "She is also recognized for writing Raja Gidh, and for authoring some of the other well-known books." Asma Tariq expressed deep sorrow on her passing away. "My heartfelt condolence to her family, fans & admirers," she said, while Aymen Zaheer spoke very high about her and said, "She was a literary legend of Pakistan. Her works will guide the generations to come and she would be long remembered for her vast contribution to Urdu literature." Dr. Farah Nadia said she was a born talent and undoubtedly a great asset among the Pakistani writers. "No one can replace such a dynamic personality like her." Ehsan Abbasi praised her contributions in the field of drama writings and Urdu literature. "She will be missed for her loving nature and contributions to Urdu literature." Madiha Noman lauded her writings and said she was a source of inspiration for many. "She was a legend and shall be truly missed." Faiz Al-Najdi, while expressing sorrow on her death, was critical of her thoughts and ideas expressed in her works. "Her novel Raja Gidh would remain as a stigma as she portrayed educated and enlightened woman of our society as evil. Being herself a woman these negative connotations did not bode well." Farah Ehsan called her a widely recognized woman in the subcontinent and that she always portrayed strengths of women. "She wrote what she believed in and enjoyed respect among the literary circles throughout the world." Fayyaz Malik said she was one of the rare female novelists and spiritualists of Pakistan. "She belonged to the honest breed of writers." H.M. Fayyaz said that she was a renowned playwright and a great woman, and the void left by her will be difficult to be filled. Madiha Malik said she was one of the most widely read & acclaimed novelist and that with her death a golden chapter of Urdu literature has come to an end. "She was a towering personality and her works shall continue to shine." Naveed Ur Rehman remarked that she was a great writer and that our new generations should find time to read her works. And Qundeel Aymen spoke very high of her saying that after the death of her husband Ashfaq Ahmed long ago, the second pearl is now also lost. "Both husband and wife were great writers." Shah Jehan Sherazi said she was a lady with extraordinary literary abilities. "She was a source of inspiration for young writers and widely respected throughout the world." While Shaheen Javed said, "She was like a candle whose light spread out everywhere." Shumaila Malik described her as a humanist, a true peace ambassador and a noble intellect. "She will be remembered with high esteem and reverence." Tanveer Mian said her writing style enthralled the readers, adding, "Her writings were not merely collection of words, rather each word had a symbolic vision and soul of its own." While, Zubair Bhatti said, "She definitely will be remembered as one of the finest writers of Urdu drama.
