Poets/Writers From Karachi

One of the leading Pakistani women poets.

Leading Pakistani poet having popular appeal, grandson of Behzad Lakhnawi.

One of the stalwarts of the new Urdu ghazal in Pakistan. Some of his ghazals have been put to music.

Prominent Pakistani exponent of new Urdu ghazal, famous for his ghazal 'Wo ishq jo hum se rooth gaya,' sung by many singers.

Eminent contemporary Pakistani Urdu fiction writer, critic, editor, and academician. Father of writer and translator Asif Farrukhi.

Asif Mehdi is a Pakistani ghazal and playback vocalist. He is the son of legendary ghazal singer Mehdi Hasan. The prestigious Nigar Award was bestowed upon him.

One of the prominent short story writers, known for his literary journalism.

A prominent member of Deputy Nazir Ahmad’s family; noted story writer and translator; known well for their narrative "Dilli Ki Chand Ajeeb Hastiyan.".

Prominent Urdu poet from Canada having progressive leanings.

Prominent Urdu fiction writer from Pakistan who also occasionally writes poetry.

Known by the honorary title Allamah Arzoo Lakhnavi, he is an Urdu poet and lyricist who wrote in nearly every genre of Urdu poetry, including Marsiya, Qasida, Masnavi, Rubai, Naat, and chronogram inscriptions. He also wrote radio plays and scripts for several early Urdu films.

A renowned historian from Pakistan.

Renowned writer, poet, researcher, intellectual, and historian.

Leading Pakistani poet who writes a four-line on current affairs daily for the Pakistani newspaper Jung.

Prominent fiction writer and journalist, known for his novel "Zillaton Ke Aseer," served BBC for long.

Pre-modern poet, known for his scholarly and literary writings.

Pakistani poet and author; published his collection of love poems, Lab-o-Rukhsaar; authored a critical book, Shairi ki Zabaan.

a talented poet who combines tradition with fresh ideas, writing meaningful and creative poetry.

A very popular poet of Mushairas from Pakistan.

A renowned Islamic scholar, orator, poet, and researcher from Pakistan, famous for his eloquent speeches.