My commitment to writing socially and environmentally resonant fiction was appreciated by the chief guest, principal, and students at IBA Public School Larkana on the eve of Cultural Day. The chief guest, Mr. Khair Muhammad Shaik, said: “You have carried on your family legacy in the best way possible, choosing English as the medium of your expression.”
The worthy Principal, Mr. Sarfraz Hussain Abbasi, applauded my efforts to cultivate a literary culture at the school and to encourage the youth to return to reading in the age of social media.
Faiza Deedar, a student from Class XII, shared how my
stories impact young minds: “Sir Rizwan's novella ‘Timkey and Pinkey,’ which is
included in the book Under the Shadow of Ignorance, brings to light the issues
of common people of Sindh, especially women. Sir Rizwan has illuminated gender
inequality, forced marriages, the violation of the right to education, and
environmental concerns such as clean water and overpopulation. His novella is a
movement in itself for a brighter future.”
