Ali Naqi Khan :The Prison of Existence,Translated by Maida Aslam ,Edited by Prof.M.Arshad Shabbir,
This book is recently published by Misal publishers Faisalabad.The Urdu text of this book was published two years ago.Prof Ali Naqi Khan worked as professor department of English Govt.College ,Jhang for thirty years.While remincing his thirty years close relationship with me I always found him studying in library .He worked hard to express his feelings,emotions and observations as a sincere friend ,critic,writer ,thinker ,artist,anthropologist and philosopher.He nourished the literature of Pakistani languages and foreign languages in post colonial period.Prof.Ali Naqi Khan has represented eastern culture and civilization in this book .Prof.Ali Naqi Khan has has done a lot by writing twenty books in Urdu language.He is trying to promote Urdu language in the country.His revlutionary efforts for bringing positive awareness among the people about modern trends of life can never be forgotten.Prof.Ali Naqi Khan uses the medium of poetry ,fiction,research and criticsm to educate the new generation . The account of his creative writings is very serious and realistic.He wants to reflect the problems faced by common man in society .He appreciates struggle but hates aimless romanticism .In this book Prof.Ali Naqi Khan has used very effective techniquesto make his style and discourse memorable.His books are distinguished by depth of very close observation of society and diversity of experiences of life .A distinctive feature of this book is unique treatment of personality which provides insight to the nature of reader ..Prof.Ali Naqi Khan is one of the most promising teachers of Govt.College Jhang who worked hard for welfare of the students.He is a profilic writer and wise critic.He works hard but never runs behind any award. He is strong supporter of freedom of thought and expression .