Dr Saeid Talebnia honoured at Farewell Ceremony after four-year Karachi tenure

KARACHI: A dignified farewell ceremony was organized in honour of Dr. Saeid Talebnia, Director General of the Iranian Cultural Centre, Karachi, on the completion of his four-year tenure and his return to Iran.
The event was organized by Syed Zeeshan Zaidi and Ali Mujtaba Zaidi, Heads of Subha-e-Zahoor Pakistan, and was attended by distinguished scholars, intellectuals, academics, educationists, diplomats, media representatives, cultural personalities, and delegations from various organizations across Karachi.
The ceremony was held at the Sindh Boy Scouts Auditorium, Din Muhammad Wafai Road, near Arts Council, Saddar, Karachi.
Speakers
The programme featured addresses by:
* Maulana Razi Jaffar
* Dr. Sabir Abu Maryam
* Dr. Mairaj-ul-Huda Siddiqui
* Ms. Masooma Sherzai
* Dr. Fatima Hassan – representing the Arts Council of Pakistan
* Muzammil Hatami – East Front
* Ms. Saira Abidi – Haider TV
* Advocate Hasnain Naqvi – Supreme Court of Pakistan
The speakers appreciated Dr. Talebnia’s four years of dedicated service and highlighted his role in strengthening Pakistan-Iran cultural, intellectual, and educational relations. They also acknowledged his active engagement with Karachi’s academic, religious, cultural, and intellectual circles.
Special Guests
The ceremony was honoured by the presence of:
* Qasim Moradi – Caretaker/Acting Head of the Iranian Cultural Centre, Karachi
* Abbas Danishwar Hakemi – Director, PAÏR Investment Company Limited, the joint-venture investment company between Pakistan and Iran
Cultural Performances
The Grooh-e-Surood Subha-e-Zahoor presented a special Surood performance during the ceremony. Brother Shahid presented a Manqabat and Tarana, while Brother Ibrahim Batistani presented a Naat-e-Rasool (PBUH). The performances added a spiritual and cultural dimension to the farewell programme.
Tributes, Certificates and Gifts
During the ceremony, various organizations, institutions, scholars, intellectuals, and distinguished personalities presented Dr. Talebnia with certificates of appreciation, shields, awards, and commemorative gifts in recognition of his valuable services.
The following organizations and delegations presented their tributes:
* Subha-e-Zahoor Islamic Institute
* HPS Educational Institute
* Payam-e-Wilayat Foundation
* Board of Islamic Studies (BIS)
* Tehreek-e-Bedari-e-Ummat-e-Mustafa (PBUH)
* Arts Council of Pakistan delegation
* PAÏR delegation
* Various educational, cultural, religious, and social organizations
Several other delegations and prominent individuals from Karachi’s intellectual and cultural community also presented gifts, certificates, and organizational awards to Dr. Talebnia.
Tribute to Four Years of Service
During the ceremony, speakers paid tribute to Dr. Talebnia’s four-year tenure in Karachi and his efforts towards strengthening Pakistan-Iran cultural relations, facilitating academic and intellectual exchanges, supporting educational and cultural programmes, and maintaining meaningful engagement with scholars, academics, diplomats, government representatives, and civil society.
His participation in numerous cultural, literary, academic, religious, and educational programmes was also acknowledged. His contribution towards promoting the message and values of the Islamic Revolution through cultural and intellectual activities was particularly appreciated.
The organizers expressed their sincere gratitude to Dr. Talebnia for his cooperation, guidance, support, and warm association with various institutions and communities during his tenure. It was noted that although his official assignment in Karachi has come to an end, the relationships, memories, and cultural bridges established during his four years will remain a lasting legacy of his service.
The ceremony concluded with prayers and best wishes for Dr. Talebnia’s future responsibilities and continued success. The participants also expressed their commitment to further strengthening the bonds of friendship, cultural cooperation, and brotherhood between Pakistan and Iran. -PR