KARACHI, July 29: The Progressive Writers Association has condoled the sad demise of noted fiction writer Naim Arvi, a committed trade unionist and journalist.

In a message released by the association’s general secretary, Muslim Shamim, the news of Naim’s death was received with great shock by the members, who cherish lively memories of their association with a devoted comrade and writer, whose six volumes of short stories have added to the treasure of Urdu literature.

Being the enlightened, tolerant and noble person that he was, he always kept himself at the beck and call of the working people, and never hesitated to offer any amount of sacrifice for them.

Naim spent quite a long period of illness in pain and distress, yet his faith in the progressive ideology and in humanity never wavered. His death is a great loss not only for the association, but also for the community of writers and readers. May his soul rest in peace.

The Anjuman Taraqi-i-Urdu Pakistan also held a meeting to condole the death of Naim Arvi. The meeting reviewed the literary life of Mr Arvi and discussed his struggle in the field of journalism.

The Karachi Union of Journalists (KUJ) and the Karachi Press Club (KPC), on Monday, expressed heart felt sympathies and condolence over the death of Naim Arvi, adds APP.

The KUJ President, Qamar Ullah Chaudri, General-Secretary, Rana M. Khalid, President KPC Sabihuddin Ghousi and Secretary Najeeb Ahmad, in a joint condolence statement, prayed that the departed soul may rest in peace, and that Allah Almighty may grant courage and strength to the bereaved family members to bear this loss with fortitude.