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

Prominent among New Wave poets in Pakistan. Committed suicide at a young age

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

Prominent Urdu poet from Canada having progressive leaning.

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

Noted female poet from Pakistan who portraits 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 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.

Asif Mehdi is 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