Poets/Writers From Karachi

Renowned feminist poet, known for her social consciousness and creative sensibility.

One of the most popular Urdu poets who gave expression to feelings and experiences specific to women.

Associated with Pakistan’s 'New Wave' movement, Sarwat Hussain is admired for his fresh imagery and spare, impactful diction. His poetry continues to resonate and attracts new admirers with every generation.

A prominent ghazal poet from Pakistan, known for his novel perception of human emotions.

Prominent Urdu poet from Canada having progressive leanings.

Leading Pakistani poet having popular appeal, grandson of Behzad Lakhnawi.

Noted female poet from Pakistan who portrays the women-centric issues.

Prominent modernist poet.

One of the most prominent new-generation Pakistani poets.

One of the most prominent contemporary Pakistani poets.

Prominent Pakistani poet and linguist.

Mehnaz Begum was a Pakistani vocalist who specialized in ghazal, thumri, dadra, khayal, drupad, and reciting salam, noha, and marsiya. She has won the Nigar Award for Best Female Playback Singer 13 times.

Pakistani poet known for the ghazals laced with social and political satire.

Prominent women poet from Pakistan, living in the USA.

One of the prominent Pakistani women poets.

A very popular poet of Mushairas from Pakistan.

a talented poet who combines tradition with fresh ideas, writing meaningful and creative poetry.

Renowned writer, poet, researcher, intellectual, and historian.

Asif Mehdi is a Pakistani ghazal and playback vocalist. He is the son of legendary ghazal singer Mehdi Hasan. The prestigious Nigar Award was bestowed upon him.

Young poet and story writer from Pakistan.

A notable Pakistani poet who deeply expresses solitude with seriousness in his gazals.

One of the representative poets and fiction writers of Pakistan's new generation.