About Adab Saraae International

Adab Saraae International is a renowned Urdu literary organization that has been actively working in Pakistan since 1987. The organization’s primary mission is to educate new writers and poets and provide them with an open platform to showcase their prose and poetry. With prominent poets, writers, and scholars as core members, Adab Saraae International strives to promote Urdu literature worldwide.

The organization has established a tradition of hosting regular monthly literary programs on the second Monday of every month (after Asar prayers). Over the years, Adab Saraae International has become an internationally recognized name in the world of Urdu literature. Its senior members actively participate in national and international literary events and teach in universities and educational centers.

Additionally, the organization publishes the Adab Saraae Research Magazine, a comprehensive quarterly publication covering its literary activities and research initiatives. Reports on its activities are also regularly featured in the national press of Pakistan.

Words from the Chairperson

Dr. Shahnaz Muzammil

“Literature is the custodian of human endeavors, aspirations, and ambitions. It is a mirror held up to life. Literature cannot be considered an escape but rather a window to life and its challenges. At Adab Saraae International, we uphold the banner of life and literature, striving to save humanity from the perils of materialism and selfish motives.”

Chairperson’s Profile

Name: Dr. Shahnaz Muzammil
Designation: Chairperson, Adab Saraae International
Address: 125-F, Model Town, Lahore
Contact: +92 300 4275692
Date of Birth: April 10th
Gender: Female
Nationality: Pakistani
Languages: Urdu, Punjabi (Mother Tongue), English (Reading, Writing, Speaking, Comprehension), French

Family Introduction

Father: (Late) MH Qadri Hasher Badayuni – Economist, Poet, Scholar, and Editor of the literary magazine Nai Dunya
Grandfather: (Late) Civil Engineer and Homeopathic Doctor
Mother: (Late) Writer and Educationist
Husband: (Late) Mr. Sultan Ahmed – Scholar, Lawyer, and Businessman

Children:

1. Mrs. Noumana Farooq – Educationist and Executive Director of Adab Saraae International
2. Dr. Mamoona Imran – FCPS (Pak), MRCP (UK), FRCP (UK), and Executive Director of Adab Saraae International

Grandchildren:

1. Ahmad Farooq Khan – Chairman, Youth Wing, Adab Saraae International
2. Eyman Farooq Khan – Vice Chairman, Youth Wing, Adab Saraae International

Aims & Objectives

1. Advocate for preserving literature, culture, and values.
2. Enhance community resilience through literature-friendly livelihoods.
3. Campaign for sustainable development of Urdu and local languages.
4. Strengthen institutional linkages and local networks to promote literature.
5. Protect, preserve, and promote classical literature, culture, and heritage.
6. Foster peace through books, literature, and interfaith harmony.
7. Lobby for the rights of writers, scholars, publishers, poets, and journalists.
8. Conduct research, development, and publications in Urdu literature.
9. Provide skill development in literary analysis and advisory services.
10. Host literary classes, workshops, seminars, Mehfil-e-Mushaira, Adabi Nashist, and book fairs.
11. Promote Urdu and folk music.
12. Encourage and support young writers, poets, and artists.
13. Introduce international literature in the Urdu language.
14. Adopt modern techniques to preserve and promote literature.
15. Initiate steps to increase book readership.
16. Maintain a directory of writers, poets, artists, and educationists.

Features of Adab Saraae International

• Urdu Literary Platform: A dedicated space for poets and writers to present their work.
• Educational Support: Workshops and seminars to nurture new literary talent.
• Research & Publications: Comprehensive literary analysis and the publication of the quarterly Adab Saraae Research Magazine.
• Cultural Preservation: Advocacy for the preservation of classical literature and heritage.
• Youth Engagement: Active participation and leadership roles for the younger generation in literary activities.

Website

Visit Adab Saraae International: www.adabsaraae.com