Islamabad: Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Zulfiqar Ahmed Cheema’s books ‘Afkar-e-Taaza’ and ‘Juhd-e-Musalsal’ were widely appreciated at a literary event titled ‘Meet The Writer/Review of Books,’ organised by the Perveen Shakir Trust (PST) here.
The ceremony, hosted by PST Chairperson Parveen Qadir Agha, brought together a distinguished gathering of civil servants, intellectuals, writers, and poets, said a press release on Tuesday.
Among the notable attendees were Air Chief Marshal (r) Sohail Aman, former Federal Ombudsman Dr Tahir Shehbaz, former Federal Secretary Seerat Asghar, former CCPO Lahore Pervaiz Rathore, poet Mehboob Zafar, Prof Dr Sher Ali, Dr Bibi Ameena, and several serving and retired officers from the Police Service, DMG, and IRS.
Speakers at the event highlighted that through his writings, Zulfiqar Cheema offers not only an account of his life but also a deeper reflection on values, perseverance, governance, and ethical conduct. His works, they noted, go beyond mere narration and seek to inspire positive change in society. The themes of struggle, commitment, and integrity were described as particularly relevant in contemporary times. Prof Dr Farhat Jabeen Virk, who reviewed the books, lauded Cheema for documenting contemporary bureaucratic history while offering guidance to young officers. She called him a role model for civil servants, emphasizing that he never compromised on principles nor bowed before authority.
