ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) on Tuesday launched a book on renowned writer Mustansar Hussain Tarar. The book has been prepared and launched by PAL.

Speaking at the event, PAL Chairman Syed Junaid Ikhlaq said Mr Tarar has a very unique way of writing and that it is difficult to find similarities in his books.

He said nature has gifted Mr Tarar with a great sense of observation and creation due to which his literary work will always be remembered.

Mr Tarar is an author, travel enthusiast, columnist and TV host and has been given a number of national and international awards. Mr Ikhlaq said this is the 134th book PAL has produced regarding a literary figure.

The book has been written by Dr Ghafoor Shah Qasim, was reviewed by Dr Amjad Tufail and consists of 240 pages.

Published in Dawn, July 11th, 2018

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