One of Pakistan’s legends is Anwar Maqsood. He is a writer, poet, and critic who has contributed numerous well-known and thought-provoking works to Pakistan. He is adored for his patriotic spirit and clever sense of humor. Having served Pakistan for decades, he is now about 80 years old and has witnessed all of the highs and lows this nation has experienced.
During his recent appearance as a guest speaker at an institute, Anwar Maqsood made some comments regarding Pakistan’s Navy and Armed Forces. He was constantly making remarks with his sense of humor, which eventually irritated some people. Social media began to spread rumors about the legend’s purported kidnapping or calls from the upper echelons after he received backlash for his comments.
In his appearance at the Arts Council Karachi, Anwar Maqsood provided clarification on the news of the kidnapping. He expressed regret for his previous statements and clarified that he didn’t mean to offend anyone. He added that he respects everyone and that he is here.
What Anwar Maqsood stated was as follows:
