A mehfil-e-mushaira was organized at National Broadcasting House, Islamabad in connection with Diamond Jubilee celebrations of Independence Day of Pakistan.             

Prominent poets from across the country attended the event and presented their love and devotion for the country in the form of their mesmerizing verses.    

Those who participated included Iftikhar Arif, Dr Ehsaan Akbar, Jalil Aali, Yasmin Hameed, Mehboob Zafar, Naseem-e-Sehar, Hassan Abbas Raza, Rehman Hafeez, Qayyum Tahir, Anjum Saleemi, Rakhshanda Naveed, Parveen Tahir, Ahmed Farid and Irfan Jameel. They termed the event a continuity of Radio Pakistan's noble tradition of promoting literary activities. 

In his address on the occasion as chief guest, Director General Radio Pakistan Sohail Ali Khan said literary activities are hallmark of Radio Pakistan. He reiterated the resolve to continue these activities in the future.