Poets/Writers From Punjab

director, producer, writer and an editor. He is best known for making the television show Ramayan

One of the important writers of short stories, novels, and a travelogue. Also known for his tales of pathos and stories relating the Partition. His travelogue of Pakistan was published as 'Zard Patton ki Bahaar'.

One of the most prominent short story writers and novelists of Urdu, a contemporary of Manto, known for his narratives representing Indian ethos and use of mythological references. He also wrote plays and penned dialogues and stories for films.

One of the most powerful voices of the post-independence Urdu ghazal

Writer of famous Nazm' Tere khusbu mein base khat main jalata kaise' sung by Jagjit Singh.

Well-known poet of humour and satire. Famous film lyricist.

Poet, scholar, critic and translator

Young story writer, critic, and columnist from Pakistan; also known for her individual critical stance.