PESHAWAR: Advisor for Religious and Minority Affairs and a prominent religious scholar, Maulana Tayyab Qureshi stated that late Syed Ali Nawaz Gilani rendered invaluable services toward strengthening Pakistan-China friendship, advancing the banking sector, and promoting journalistic and social endeavors. Being an eminent banker, a journalist and a devoted champion of Pakistan-China friendship; the void left by his passing will be felt for a long time to come, he added.
He was addressing a condolence ceremony held at ‘China Window’, a Chinese cultural and information center here Saturday, on the occasion of the first death anniversary of Syed Ali Nawaz Gilani.
A large number of individuals from the fields of journalism, banking, education, literature, and social work attended the event to pay tribute to his life, personality, and contributions.
Maulana Tayyab Qureshi remarked that the life of Syed Ali Nawaz Gilani was defined by his positive and constructive role across various spheres. He worked with sincerity and steadfastness to bolster Pakistan-China relations, and his contributions to the Bank of Khyber remain unforgettable. His personality was a beautiful blend of professional competence, a penchant for knowledge and literature, and a deep commitment to society.
He further noted that Syed Ali Nawaz Gilani’s father, Syed Hassan Gilani, was counted among Pakistan’s most distinguished journalists. The deceased successfully carried forward his father’s illustrious journalistic traditions, while also establishing a distinct identity for himself through his own hard work and capabilities. His contributions represented a continuation of a family legacy in which knowledge, the written word, and a deep commitment to society held a prominent place, he added.
The Provincial Advisor remarked that the soil of Peshawar has given birth to countless individuals who, through their talent and service, brought honor not only to the city but to the entire nation. “It is, however, a tragedy that following the passing of such figures, the new generation is often left unacquainted with their achievements and struggles. It is a collective responsibility of society to keep the memory of its benefactors alive and to pass on the legacy of their services to future generations”.
Paying tribute to the organizers of ‘China Window,’ Maulana Tayyab Qureshi stated that holding an event to mark the first death anniversary of Syed Ali Nawaz Gilani was an commendable initiative. Such gatherings do more than merely revive memories as they also provide young people with an opportunity to learn about the lives, struggles and social contributions of their predecessors, he expressed.
The event was also addressed by Fida Muhammad Khan Sarhadi and Tanveer Ahmed Nisar-founding members of various literary and social organizations-along with senior journalists Zahir Shah Shirazi, Shams Mohmand, and Sahibzada Naseem-ur-Rehman. Other speakers included banker Rahmanullah Khattak, Amjad Aziz Malik, Administrator of ‘China Window, Waqar Ahmed Awan, and Akhtar Amin, Additional Registrar at the University of Peshawar.
Highlighting various facets of Syed Ali Nawaz Gilani’s contributions, the speakers noted that he played a prominent role in fostering Pakistan-China friendship, as well as in organizing literary and social events.
His endeavors served to bring together individuals from diverse fields and created opportunities for constructive dialogue. APP
Maulana Tayyab Qureshi lauds services of late Syed Ali Nawaz in promoting Pak-China friendship
