Poets/Writers From Pakistan

One of the most fiery progressive poets who is known as Shayar-e-Inquilab (revolutionary poet).

One of the most prominent Pakistani scholars and cultural critics.

Widely acclaimed contemporary Urdu poet. His first poetry collection, 'Koi Koi Baat' received Nam Girifta Award and Ishara Literary Award in Pakistan.

Javvad Ahmad is a Pakistani singer and musician. He is also a film producer, writer, and director.

A notable Pakistani poet who deeply expresses solitude with seriousness in his gazals.

One of the most prominent modern Urdu poets, popular among the masses for his unconventional ways.

Famous for writing Dohas.

Noted Urdu poet and educationist of Urdu and Punjabi, he is well known for his Ghazals as well as his social poetry, which explores themes of love, hope, loss, and society.

Prominent Urdu critic, literary historian, linguist, and translator; also served as Vice-Chancellor of Karachi University and Chair of Urdu Lughat Board.

Critic and poet. Contemporary of Saleem Ahmed, another prominent modern critic.

One of the most prominent post-modern Pakistani poets, known for the uniqueness of his poetic experience.

Professor Jalil Aali is a distinguished poet, literary critic, educationist, and Iqbal scholar.