Poets/Writers From Punjab

Prominent poet, prose writer and columnist, known for his humorous qitas and essays; worked on important positions in the government of Pakistan

Prominent Pakistani fiction writer, famous for the story “Gadaria”.

Son of famous poet Josh Malsiyani.

Prominent Urdu and Punjabi poet and author, remained associated with major Urdu journal Adab-e-Lateef and Auraaq

Pakistani poet, translator of select Persian poetry of Iqbal

Amanat Ali Khan was a Pakistani classical and ghazal vocalist from the Patiala gharana and recipient of Pakistan’s prestigious 'Pride of Performance' award.

Well-known poet, also known for his poems written in the veneration of the prophet; decorated with Tamgha-i-Imtiyaz from Pakistan government

Poet, lyricist, founding editor of literary magazine quarterly ''Svera''

Popular Pakistani poet who gave voice to peple's life experiences.

Prominent poet and journalist, also the editor of 'Zamindaar', an important newspaper of his times. Also authored 'Zikr-e-Iqbal' and 'Muslim Sahaafat Hindustan Mein'

Noted fiction writer and playwright from Pakistan.

Popular short story writer, novelist and playwright, known for his romantic style of rendition