Qaisar Khan Pitafi's book launch.

Qaisar Khan Pitafi, explaining the significance of design and cover of his book.

Idher Udher Kee, the masterpiece of Qaisar Khan Pitafi's genius.

Qaisar Khan Pitafi is one great looking gentleman, with an equally meritorious intellect to match. Before his arrival in the literary world, he was already a celebrated artist, but of a different field. A sports champion, who had to his credit, many trophies, prizes and medals in 'golf' and 'lawn tennis'. In the year 2011, he won all Pakistan, 'lawn tennis championship', organized in Military garrison mess, Multan. He still pursues his passion of sports, alongwith audacious indulgence in column writing.
'Idher, udher kee', is his first book; a collection of his columns published in 'Urdu' news daily,
'Nawa-i-Waqt'. The most distinguished feature of these columns, is his humorous satire on the politicians, political situations and at the inequality, injustices of the society.

Qaisar Khan Pitafi, had his book published in middle of the year 2012. But it was on 17th January, 2013 that literary and social organizations of his city, Multan; 'Savail development organization' and 'Seraikistan Danishwar forum', got together to celebrate his work.

The event was arranged in Multan law college. And was well attended by people, who had a thorough understanding and admiration for Qaisar Khan Pitafi's work. The show was hosted by Munawar Khursheed. First speech to commend Qaisar's literary characteristics, was carried out by
Mr. Amir Shahzad Siddiqui, who not only appreciated his works, but provided an insight of his writings as well. Followed by a long list of speakers, which also included Dr. Munir Hussain Shah, Mr. Jabbar Mufti and other literary, social and political personalities of the city.

But the most amusing part remained, all the speakers seemed more charmed by Qaisar Khan Pitafi's handsome personality, pleasant disposition and impressive appearance. Because, more than his columns, almost all of them admired his youth and physical features.

One of the speakers, Ms. Yasmeen Khakwani, admired the humility in Qaisar's articles. And gave a touching reference to the context, in which Qaisar mentioned that his father, Naseem Ahmed Khan Pitafi believed him to be a lousy student, but was once stunned by his writing and thoroughly admired him.

The guest of honor, Mr. Hanif Chauhdary displayed his literary knowledge by discussing all the prominent columns, included in Qaisar's book. He also declared, that Qaisar Khan Pitafi, has waged a war against the social injustices and therefore, his work is commendable.
The show ended after Qaisar Khan Pitafi's impressive speech. In which he discussed, the origin and sources of his work. The difficulties he faced as a writer in publishing his writings and his book. Also described the design of the cover, that Green and White, stands for Pakistani flag. Half of his face, shows his eye on the world, etc. At the end, he thanked all the organizers for their efforts.
Special thanks to Mr. Shahzad Khan Sadozai, for the photography.
This event was widely covered by the media. It appeared in all the prominent newspapers including, The News, Khabrain, Nawai-Waqt, Pakistan, daily Ausaaf, safeer-e-Punjab, etc.
And also by many prominent TV channels.

Qaisar Khan Pitafi's book, 'Idher Udher kee' is available at all the prominent book outlets of Multan.

The august gathering.

The organizer and compare of the event, Amir Shahzad Siddiqui.

The compare, Munawar Khursheed Siddiqui.

Guest speaker Dr. Munir Hussain Shah

Mr. Jabbar Mufti.

The principal of Multan law college/guest of honor Mr. Hanif Chauhdary with the chief guest, Qaisar Khan Pitafi.

The honorable guests on the stage.

Farrah Khwaja.

Mohammad Arslan Yousaf

The famous sufi photographer of Multan, also official photographer of the event, Shahzad Khan Saddozai

Yasmeen Khakwani

Professor Inayat Qureshi.

Madam Rakhshanda Jabeen.

Qaisar Khan Pitafi's sons,
Murtza Khan and Hashir Khan Pitafi.

Qaisar Khan, smiling during his speech.

Mr. Munir-Ullah Sheikh.

Waiting for the show to begin, among audience Azam Khakwani

Mr. Gardezi.

Nafees Ahmed Ansri.

Qaisar Khan Pitafi's speech.

Signing the books.

Qaisar Khan Pitafi, signing books for his fans.

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