Poets/Writers From Lahore

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.

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).

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

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.

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.

Prominent story writer and critic of Pakistan; known for his criticism on fiction.

A noted story writer and playwright from Pakistan; also a recipient of important awards of Pakistan.

Noted story writer and journalist from Pakistan.

Contemporary female fiction writer from Pakistan known for her representations of acute social concerns, especially the exploitation of women

Mansoor Afaq is an Urdu poet, playwright, column writer and religious writer from Pakistan. He has written many famous books and tele-serials.

Malika Pukhraj was a widely-acclaimed ghazal and folk singer of Pakistan. She was the disciple of Ustad Ali Baksh Kasuri, father of legendary singer Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan.She was awarded the Presidential Pride of Performance Award.