'Salaami' (The Salute) is a reflection of human desire for recognition. Through the character of Band Master Pyare Lal, Dhariwal presents a cosmopolitan vision and a neutrality that is found utterly lacking in today's day. An informal, and simple yet well recognized tradition of honoring a citizen for their selfless public service is ultimately ended. Listen to the story to know why and how !About the author:Khalid Farhad Dhariwal was born in his maternal village, Dhaddoo Bassra, Tehsil Daska, District Sialkot to Chaudhry Umar Hayat and Maqbool Begum. His ancestral village is Taurianwala, located six miles west of Pasrur Tehsil, District Sialkot, along a roadside on an ancient mound. After graduating, he worked for several years as a field supervisor in an NGO. Following his father’s death, Khalid left his job to take up his family’s traditional occupation of farming. In addition to being a writer, he is also a dedicated and proud farmer.Khalid Farhad Dhariwal’s short story collection 'Vatandra' was published in 2007 by Suchet Kitab Ghar, Lahore. The same collection was published in Gurmukhi script under the title 'Katha Ikk Kalyug Di' in 2013. He has received several awards, including the Pakistan Writers' Guild Award. He is also the editor of the Punjabi web magazine 'Doaba.'Dhariwal has made priceless contribution in building a bridge between the Indian and Pakistani Punjab through his knowledge of both scripts of Punjabi.🎧 Narrated by Dr. Manpreet Sahota, this audiobook brings literature to life through compelling storytelling. If you liked it, please subscribe to our channel and share this audiobook with family and friends.If you liked it, please subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel ⁠⁠⁠as well and share this audiobook with family and friends.I would truly appreciate it if you could like and comment on this video to support our work. 🙏📩 Feedback & Queries: Write to us at podcast.nextpage@gmail.com📌Follow Us for More Punjabi Literature & Audiobooks🌐 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Dr.ManpreetDhindsaSahota/📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr.manpreetsahota/📜 Threads - https://www.threads.net/@dr.manpreetsahota🎥 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.ManpreetSahota# Salami#PunjabiAudiobooks #PunjabiLiterature #PunjabiStories #toronto #PunjabiAudiobooks #HindiLiterature #UrduStories #SouthAsianCulture #LiteratureLover #AudiobookChannel #AglaWarqa #ChaiLunge #redfmcanada #redfm93