Urdu Poetry and Women'||chr(39)||'s Contributions: Dr. Rukhsana Bibi’s Insightful PaperÚDr. Rukhsana Bibi, Coordinator of the Faculty of Humanities and Languages at Government College Women University, Faisalabad, participated in a one-day national seminar titled '||chr(34)||'Shai'||chr(39)||'r-o-Adab aur Mu'||chr(39)||'aashrei mein Aurat ka Kirdar'||chr(34)||' at GC University, Faisalabad. She presented a paper on '||chr(34)||'Urdu Shaairi mein Khawateen ka Kirdar.'||chr(34)||'ÚDuring her presentation, Dr. Rukhsana Bibi highlighted the significant contributions of women in Urdu poetry, emphasizing how female poets have utilized their literary expressions to address social issues, advocate for women'||chr(39)||'s rights, and depict emotional and societal transformations.ÚShe discussed the evolution of Urdu poetry through the works of remarkable female poets such as Ada Jafri, Sara Shagufta, Fehmida Riaz, Parveen Shakir, Kishwar Naheed, Fatima Hassan, and Sarwat Zahra. She noted that these poets have played a crucial role in raising awareness and giving voice to contemporary women'||chr(39)||'s struggles and aspirations.ÚDr. Rukhsana Bibi further elaborated that women’s existence is as indispensable as men’s, likening them to the two wheels of a cart—both essential and complementary. She stressed the importance of equal recognition of men and women based on shared human values.ÚOther speakers at the seminar also shared their perspectives on the role of women in literature and society, acknowledging their influence in shaping thought and culture.#urdupoetry#gcwufofficial#womenuniversity