ISLAMABAD: Naushaba Siddiqui, a noted academician and author of several books in Urdu, was honoured at a literary gathering held in the Saudi capital of Riyadh.

Poet Shaukat Jamal, who hosted the programme, said Siddiqui had remained a dedicated teacher for about 40 years at various colleges in Karachi, according to a Saudi Gazette report on Thursday.

Siddiqui wrote two books on economics and eight on literature comprising novels, dramas, op-eds, poetry and essays. In her memoir, `Chashm-e-Nam’, Siddiqui has recalled her nostalgic trip to India in 2007.

A Mushaira was held in the second session of the gathering.

Published in Dawn, March 20th, 2015

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