Experts, veteran journalists welcome Mahpara Safdar's objective autobiography 'Mera Zamana Meri Kahani'.

ISLAMABAD -- The experts, veteran journalists, writers, politicians and academicians on Sunday welcomed the first ever autobiography written by renowned newscaster, journalist, author and poet Mahpara Safdar titled Mera Zamana Meri Kahani (My Era, My Story) as an interesting account of history, profession and life events of the writer.

The book launching ceremony of Mahpara Safdar's autobiography was organised by Shaheed Bhutto Foundation and ICJOP at the Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST) here and hosted by senior journalist Dr Sadia Kamal.

In his opening remarks, writer Arshad Waheed informed that the book comprised of 464 pages and three sections.

Waheed said the book appeared to be reminiscent of the past as PTV and Radio Pakistan were special reference points for the people of the previous decades, he added.

The book, he said had aptly captured the era of 1960s, 70s and 80s and obviously her journey in BBC and also in Balochistan.

Waheed noted that the author had used a very simple yet attractive writing style that appeals to its readers.

He underlined that the author had also discussed gender discrimination and biase in the official media house at that time. He commended that the use of poetry by Mahpara Safdar of different poets was impressive like she quoted the poem of Akhtar Hussain Jaffery while writing on Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, whereas Jaffery had written that poem on the demise of Ezra Pound.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Shaheed Bhutto Foundation, Asif Khan appreciated the author for shedding light on different issues ranging from her early life to professional career in a very impressive way.

He also lauded her depiction of the Wars of 1965 and 1971 in a splendid manner, whereas the author had rightly pointed out gender discrimination at that time.

Senior Journalist and Anchor person Asma Sherazi said the book title took her back to her childhood. "Mahpara Safdar lived in her epoch and the era now lives in herself. This book will unveil the history of the country for the youth and coming generations," she added.

Former Senator, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Farhatullah Babar in his keynote address congratulated the author for successfully launching her autobiography.

He said her book was a ray hope that in the prevailing pressing times there were people writing quality content to improve the thinking and minds of the people.

He said back in the decade of 60s and beyond Radio, PTV...