Poets/Writers From Sialkot

One of the greatest Urdu poets, the national poet of Pakistan, who penned 'Saare jahaan se achha Hindostaan hamara' and 'Lab pe aati hai dua ban ke tamanna meri'.

One of the widely celebrated and popular Urdu poets, equally sung in romance and rebel, faced political repression against his revolutionary views.

Famous Pakistani ghazal singer belonging to the Patiala gharana. They have a unique style of blending Hindustani classical music with ghazals. Also sung for a number of Indian and Pakistani films.

One of the leading modern poets and short story writers, who made an outstanding contribution to modern Urdu Nazm in India.

Considered the father of Modernism in Urdu literature, he was associated with the Progressive Writers’ Movement and played a pioneering role in the free-verse Urdu poetry. Faiz Ahmad Faiz honored him with the title Malik-ush-Shoara (King of Poets).

One of the earliest short story writers of Urdu, a contemporary of Premchand, is known for his representation of rural life and facets of love.

Highly accomplished Urdu poet, screenwriter, playwright, and lyricist. A recipient of the Necip Fazil International Culture and Art Award, among many others, he has made significant contributions across genres. Some of his acclaimed dramas include Waris, Din, Fisher, and several more.

Well-known poet; wrote ghazals, nazms, and rubais portraying romantic feelings and acute social consciousness.

One of the most refined and accomplished Ghazal poets who profoundly influenced important poets, both among his contemporaries as well as the following generations.

A famous Pakistani poet and a prominent name in Mushairas.

The most popular voice in Urdu fiction.

Poet, editor, political activist, and freedom fighter.

One of the important poets of humour to emerge during the '60s.

Pakistani author, novelist, columnist, and educationist.