Representation of Cultural and Civilizational Values in the Travelogue Zauq-e-Parwaaz: سفرنامہ”ذوقِ پرواز“میں تہذیبی و ثقافتی اقدار کی پیش کش

Abstract

In the modern tradition of Urdu travel literature, Dr. Fasihuddin Ashraf’s travelogue Zauq-e-Parwaaz holds significant importance. This work chronicles his journeys across more than 50 countries, including China, Egypt, Malaysia, Norway, Jordan, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and others. The travelogue not only documents these travels but also offers a rich portrayal of the cultural and civilizational values of the regions visited. Through vivid descriptions and thoughtful comparisons, the author juxtaposes these foreign cultures with Pakistani civilization, uncovering new perspectives and insights. The travel accounts serve as a reflective mirror of reality and social values, making Zauq-e-Parwaaz a valuable contribution to the discourse on cultural exchange and civilizational awareness. All these aspects are critically explored in the present article. References Will Durant, The Evolution of Human History, Translated by Tanveer Jahan, Lahore: Fiction House, 1993, p. 3 Syed Sibte Hassan, Evolution of Civilization in Pakistan, Karachi: Maktaba Daniyal, 1984, p. 13 Jamil Jalibi, Dr., Pakistani Culture, Islamabad: National Book Foundation, 1985, p. 42 Syed Sibte Hassan, Evolution of Civilization in Pakistan, p. 13 Fasihuddin Ashraf, Dr., Zauq-e-Parwaz, Lahore: Millat Publications, 2024, p. 304 Syed Sibte Hassan, Evolution of Civilization in Pakistan, p. 25 Fasihuddin Ashraf, Dr., Zauq-e-Parwaz, p. 354 Ibid., p. 364 Ibid., p. 129 Ibid., p. 144 Ibid., p. 309 Ibid., p. 110 Will Durant, The Evolution of Human Civilization, p. 58 Fasihuddin Ashraf, Dr., Zauq-e-Parwaz, p. 206 Ibid., p. 286 Ibid., p. 27 Ibid., p. 371 Ibid., p. 231 Ibid., p. 307 Ibid., p. 308 Iqbal Hussain Afkar, Zauq-e-Parwaz… A Travelogue of Khama Bah Josh (2005 to 2019), 51 News, Editorial Page, April 25, 202