Poets/Writers From Sindh

One of the most prominent modern Urdu poets. Popular among masses for his unconventional ways

Prominent modernist poet, story writer, one of the first poets to write prose poems; also edited important journal "Tashkeel".

One of the stalwarts of new Urdu ghazal in Pakistan. Some of his ghazals have been put to music.

One of the most outstanding modern poets of Pakistan.

Prominent Pakistani poet and journalist

One of the most prominent modern Urdu critics. Famous for his promotion of the Anti-ghazal trend of poetry and anti-modernism views.

Famous Pakistani woman poet known for her unconventional views on society. Committed suicide at a young age.

One of the most remarkable modernist Indian poets.

One of the most prominent post modern poets, known for his valiant fight against a fatal illness.

Prominent poet who mastered the poetic idiom of Lucknow poetry.

One of the prominent women poets famous for the soft and lyrical tone of her poetry.

Well-known poet and author to draw upon social issues, also edited an important journal 'Qaumi Zaban' published from Pakistan

Pakistani poet and author; published his collection of love poems Lab-o-Rukhsaar; authored a critical book Shairi ki Zabaan

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

Famous for his ghazal " ai jazba-e-dil gar main chahun har cheez muqaabil aa jaye" sung by many singers.

Popular poet famous for his widely-sung ghazal "mohabbat karne wale kam na honge, teri mahfil mein lekin ham na honge".

A renowned scholar, poet, linguist and author. He dedicated his life to learning and education. An expert in the art of chronograms

Prominent Urdu critic, literary historian, linguist, and translator; also served as Vice-Chancellor of Karachi University and Chair of Urdu Lughat Board

Prominent progressive critic and a story writer of romantic nature

Pakistani poet famous for the ghazal “Wo hamsafar tha magar…” in the famous Pakistani TV serial “Hamsafar”

One of the most prominent pre-modern Urdu Poets, having hundreds of disciples.

Known for his novel expression in poetry