Hyderabad, December 20: The proposed World Urdu Conference is in its last stages of preparation. Mr. Khaleelur Rahman, Editor Urdu Times and Prof. Shameem Aleem (USA) are the foreign dignitaries to participate. She will present a paper on “Urdu Journalism and moulding of Mind”. Dr. Taqi Abedi has confirmed his participation from North America From Pakistan, Editors of ‘Jung’ ‘(Karachi) Express (Islamabad), Mashriq (Lahore), have confirmed their visits.
Mr. Mohammed Hamid Ansari, Vice President of India will be the chief guest for inaugural function whereas Governor, C.M. and External Affairs Minister and HRD Minister will be the guests of honour. On this occasion, on exhibition of 150 years old newspapers would be arranged. Urdu Delhi Newspaper of 1851 edited by Mohammed Baquar will be exhibited. He was blown up by cannon by the Britishers. Mr. Vicaruddin, Editor Rahnuma-e-Deccan will inaugurate the Exhibition. Prof. S.A. Shukoor is incharge of Urdu Newspapers exhibition.
——Siasat News