Karachi: The Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi organized a commemorative event at the Josh Malihabadi Library to mark the 87th birth anniversary of renowned poet Ubaidullah Aleem. The gathering was attended by President of the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, Muhammad Ahmed Shah, with the event presided over by Prof. Sahar Ansari. Distinguished speakers, including Ghazi Salahuddin, Javed Saba, and Wusatullah Khan, highlighted Aleem's literary contributions. Azhar Abbas recited Aleem's poetry, captivating the audience, and the event concluded with a cake-cutting ceremony.

According to Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, the event commenced with a show reel presentation highlighting Ubaidullah Aleem's literary and artistic contributions, which was warmly appreciated. Prof. Sahar Ansari, in his presidential address, emphasized Aleem's enduring impact on Urdu poetry and noted the need to preserve the works of writers and intellectuals. Muhammad Ahmed Shah spoke of the emotional depth in Aleem's ghazals, while Ghazi Salahuddin and Wusatullah Khan discussed Aleem's unique bridge between tradition and modernity. Poet Javed Saba remembered Aleem as a principled and engaging individual committed to literary excellence.