PESHAWAR: Aimal Wali Khan, the central President of the Awami National Party (ANP), expressed profound sorrow following the demise of the esteemed nationalist poet Akmal Lawani. In a condolence message, Khan hailed Lawani’s significant contributions to Pashto literature and the national movement, highlighting his dual role as both a practitioner and a literary figure.
Lawani’s association with prominent political figures such as late Abdul Wali Khan and Asfandyar Wali Khan underscored his deep-rooted involvement in the political landscape. Renowned for reshaping Pashto humor through his literary prowess, Lawani’s influence extended beyond literature to fostering a reading culture among Pashtun communities.
Aimal Wali Khan emphasized that Lawani’s legacy would endure through his invaluable services to Pashto literature and the broader national movement. He lamented Lawani’s passing as an irreplaceable loss for the Awami National Party, extending solidarity to Lawani’s family during this period of mourning.
Concluding with prayers for the departed soul’s elevation to divine mercy, Khan invoked divine strength for Lawani’s bereaved loved ones, seeking solace and patience in their time of grief.
