Hyderabad: The need to preserve Hyderabad’s cultural and historical heritage was emphasized during the launch of Syed Khalid Shahbaaz’s book, ‘The Kohinoors’. The event marked the silver jubilee of Media Plus and the Gawah journal and saw participation from distinguished personalities from various fields.
Former Deputy Chief Minister Mehmood Ali, Siasat News Editor Amer Ali Khan, Nawab Abul Faiz Khan, Trustee of Mukarram Jah Trust for Education and Learning, Mir Irshad Ali, and former MLC Aminul Hasan Jaffery were among the attendees. They stressed the importance of writers in documenting and preserving Hyderabad’s rich heritage.
Mehmood Ali praised Shahbaaz for his well-researched book. He also highlighted Shahbaaz’s commendable decision to return from a lucrative career in the US to care for his parents, calling it an act of great worship. Amer Ali Khan also lauded Shahbaaz for his dedication to recording Hyderabad’s history and cultural traditions. He noted the significant role of Siasat in Urdu journalism over its 75-year history and expressed concern about the growing divide between parents and children, emphasizing the duty of the latter to care for their elders.
In his speech, Syed Khalid Shahbaaz shared his realization of Hyderabad’s importance during his time in Saudi Arabia and America. He likened the prominent personalities featured in his book to the ‘Kohinoor’, acknowledging their significant contributions to the city’s reputation in various fields.
