Friday, March 29, 2024 | 2:30 – 4:30 PM | A-4, Ground Floor, Academic Block, LUMS & Online
This panel discussion explored literary contributions of Dr Khalid Jawed, a distinguished Indian fiction writer. Dr Jawed has been associated with the Department of Urdu Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) for over two decades. He specializes in literary criticism and modern fiction and has three books on criticism and creative writing and numerous research articles to his credit. He has also published three collections of short stories and highly acclaimed novels. Dr Jawed joined the session from Delhi, India via zoom while Dr Aurangzeb Niazi and Mr. Shanawar Ishaq attended the session in person as discussants with Dr Nasir Abbas Nayyar as the moderator. Dr Nayyar introduced Khalid Jawed's fiction and criticism, highlighting its focus on death and language, with a particular attention to the realm of silence. He also delved into the paradoxes evident in Jawed's works, reflecting the complexities of human experiences. Dr Niazi discussed the environmental criticism within Jawed's fiction, noting its exploration of anti-aesthetics and environmental issues along with history, contemporary narratives, and socio-political themes. Shanawar Ishaq on the other hand highlighted the modernist dimensions of Jawed's fiction, emphasizing its realism and satire without presenting simplistic solutions to dilemmas. The discussion concluded with Dr Jawed's remarks on language and fiction, emphasizing the importance of exploring possibilities and probabilities within narratives. He also touched upon the interconnectedness of criticism and creative literature, viewing art as a means to confront both mortality and preservation of life.
Watch a recording of the event below or on the GCLL Facebook page.