Poets/Writers From Pakistan

Popular fiction writer, columnist, and politician

Renowned Pakistani poet, known for her active participation in international mushairas

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

Distinguished Sindhi and Urdu poet, writer, painter, cartoonist, and educationist, founder of Jai Hind High School, known for his deep association with music

Famous poet, known for his dohas.

Pakistani novelist of Gujarati Parsi descent who writes in English and is resident in the United States.

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

A poet who wrote about social disparities and poverty.

A seasoned writer and poetess

Modern Urdu poet & son of well-known poet Nasir Kazmi.

A well-known Urdu and Punjabi poet also wrote geet in both the languages.

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

Renowned fiction writer and playwright - best known for her novel 'Raja Gidh'

Noted progressive fiction writer.

One of the leading modern poets and short story writers, who made an outstanding contribution to modern Urdu Nazm in India.