ANKARA: Famous Pakistani writer and poet Amjad Islam Amjad received the prestigious “Nacip Fazil International Culture and Art Award” during an impressive ceremony held in Istanbul, media reported.
According to a press release, Pakistan’s distinguished literary figure Amjad Islam Amjad was selected by the award jury for his contribution in creating a remarkable impression in the literary and artistic world. Pakistan’s Ambassador to Turkey, Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi was also present, says a press release received here today from Ankara.
Congratulating Amjad Islam Amjad for receiving the Award, President Erdogan said Amjad Islam Amjad is one of the important poets of modern Urdu literature and a prominent figure from Pakistan who apart from literature, has a career in journalism and scriptwriting.
