Poets/Writers From Punjab

One of the most read fiction and travelogue writers from Pakistan; known for his unique creativity and appeal.

One of the most outstanding modern poets who wrote both in Urdu and Punjabi. Also a film lyricist.

An important story writer and poet from Pakistan, known for her bold writings on issues relating to women.

Munawwar Ali Khan was a Hindustani classical singer of the Patiala Gharana. He was the son of the maestro Bade Ghulam Ali Khan. He also learnt Dhrupad from Hussainuddin Dagar (Tansen Pandey).

One of the young and prominent poets of Pakistan.

Earliest fiction writer in Urdu; known for her romantic-cum reformative stories and novels.

Popular pakistani poet who died young.

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 valuable name as a poet and story writer from Pakistan.

The most prominent stylist of Urdu prose and author of "Aab-e-Hayaat". Himself a poet, he was a major force behind the movement for the new Nazm in Urdu.

Noted fiction writer from Pakistan; also known for his critical writings.

Urdu poet,critic and one of the pioneers of the progressive movement in Urdu literature. Close relation with Faiz Ahmad Faiz as their wives were sisters.