Poets/Writers From Pakistan

Renowned feminist poet, known for her social consciousness and creative sensibility.

Prominent modernist poet.

Having lived in poverty and due to the hardships of life, he was at times forced to sell his ghazals - a reality that also underscored the demand and literary value of his work. 'Asasa' is the posthumously published collection of his poetry.

Young story writer from Pakistan, editor of the literary journal "Ijra.".

Important Pakistani fiction writer known for exploring new issues and treating them with an individual touch. Worked in important positions in the Pakistan government.

Iqbal Bano was a much-admired ghazal singer from Pakistan. She learnt all forms of classical singing from Ustad Chaand Khan of the Delhi Gharana. The Pride of Performance Award was bestowed upon her.

Syed Iqbal Azim is an Urdu poet and scholar of the language in the Bengal region.

Most prominent fiction writer, known for his stories woven around the experience of Partition and for his individual style of telling tales. The first Urdu writer to have been shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize.

One of the most prominent contemporary Pakistani poets.