لیل و نہار کا پہلا شمارہ، ایک تجزیاتی جائزہ

Progressive Papers Limited (PPL) was an institution that worked for the progress and awareness of the society. Mian Iftkhar-ul-din founded this organization in 1946. Pakistan Times, Amroz and Lail-o-Nahar were published under the umbrella of PPL. These newspapers and magazines were known among the public for their outspoken and fearless reporting. This courageous reporting also had consequences when Ayub Khan's government took over PPL in the name of nationalization. In this hostile environment, Faiz Ahmad Faiz, Sibte Hasan and Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi did not desist from their mission to spread the knowledge of enlightenment. Sibte Hasan, the editor of Lail-o-Nahar, wrote ceaselessly for the youth of Pakistan to lead a purposeful life. Lail-o-Nahar made pragmatism with honesty and sincerity its axiom. Lail-o-Nahar published writings that were useful and beneficial for the stability of the motherland and the welfare of the society. This magazine was a full-fledged interpreter of public life and not only gave voice to the ideology of a particular class or circle, but also wrote about issues such as politics, economics, social conditions, academic politics, sectarianism in all areas of life that develop consciousness. The magazine has always advocated the rights of the poor, workers and peasants. It also advocated for the welfare and development of this class, with the aim of bringing people to the realization of right and wrong, and setting people's consciousness on a meaningful and significant path.