Poets/Writers From Rawalpindi

Punjabi, Pothohari, and Urdu poet best known for his ghazal "Daagh e Dil Humko Yaad Anay Lagay".

A prolific poet and lyricist, his collaborations shaped the golden era of Bollywood music.

A contemporary poet of prominence from Pakistan, known for his nazms.

Poet and lyricist.

Noted Urdu poet and educationist of Urdu and Punjabi, he is well known for his Ghazals as well as his social poetry, which explores themes of love, hope, loss, and society.

Renowned humorous poet and editor of a literary magazine, ‘Khushnuma,’ based on humour and satire.

A poet with modernist leanings.

One of the young and prominent poets of Pakistan.

Pakistani poet, journalist, and former civil servant.

Based in Sydney, Australia, Hum Asar Afsana Nigar, author of many books.

Prominent fiction writer, celebrated for his novel "Udaas Naslein.".

Famous for his rubais, he also wrote ghazals and nazms.

Noted fiction writer, translator, and literary journalist.