Poets/Writers From Pakistan

An acclaimed critic, researcher, and translator.

A widely read and highly popular fictionist and travelogue writer, renowned for works of exceptional literary grace

Also known as Tegh Allahabadi, he was a C.S.P. officer in Pakistan, assassinated in mysterious circumstances.

One of the prominent contemporary Pakistani poets of Nazm

A pioneering Urdu humorist and satirist, a prose stylist who elevated Urdu prose through verbal artistry and refined wit

Prominent writer of humour/satire, famous for his column 'Khama-Bagosh', and also a poet.

Musarrat Nazeer is a vocalist and performer who sang and acted in many Urdu and Punjabi films. She also sang wedding and folk songs. She has won several Nigar Awards.

One of the most outstanding modern poets who wrote both in Urdu and Punjabi, also a film lyricist.

An important story writer and poet from Pakistan, known for her bold writings on issues relating to women.

A critic, litterateur, researcher, poet, publisher, intellectual, educationist, and a distinguished scholar of Iqbal studies.

One of the most prominent female critics and story writers, known for her book "Manto Noori Na Naari.".

A celebrated fictionist, a unique interpreter of human psychology, and the creator of 'Alipur Ka Eli'

Prominent Indian English fiction writer, known for his stance on socio-political issues; also a recipient of several awards.