Sahir Ludhianvi and Filmi Adab: When Cinema Became Literature 1: Introduction In Urdu literature and Indian film poetry, if one poet successfully combined thought, protest, and aesthetics, it was Sahir Ludhianvi. Sahir transformed film poetry from mere entertainment into a voice of social consciousness, human suffering, and resistance against injustice. For him, a film song was also literature—the only difference was that its audience sat in cinema halls instead of literary gatherings. 2: Intellectual Background Sahir was closely associated with the Progressive Writers’ Movement, which is why protest accompanies romance in his poetry. He strongly criticized war, capitalism, religious hypocrisy, and social inequality. This ideological depth is equally visible in his film lyrics, setting him apart from other lyricists of his time. 3: Concept of Filmi Adab Filmi Adab refers to poetry that reaches the masses through cinema while maintaining literary dignity. Sahir refused to ...
New pention policy in pakistan especially in punjab and Effects on Govt Employees ? In recent years, the Government of Punjab has introduced significant reforms to its pension policies, aiming to ensure fiscal sustainability and streamline the pension process for government employees. Key Changes in Pension Policy: 1. Introduction of the Contributory Pension Fund Scheme: Effective from September 2024, the Federal Government announced the implementation of a Contributory Pension Fund Scheme for all new civil employees. Under this scheme, both the government and the employee contribute to the pension fund, marking a shift from the traditional defined benefit system to a defined contribution model. 2. Amendments to the Punjab Civil Servants Act: The Punjab Civil Servants (Amendment) Bill 2024 introduced provisions for the Defined Contribution Pension Scheme, stipulating that both the government and civil servants will contribute to individual pension accounts. 3. Cess...
