Nazms
Nazm is the generic term for the non-ghazal poetry that came to Urdu under the influence of the English poetry during the second half of the 20th century, and soon established its independent presence. Nazms are written both in rhymed verse following a rhyming scheme as well as in the free-verse form. Now prose poetry has also got established in Urdu
Popular poet from Pakistan, known for his anti-establishment poetry, having a mass following.
One of the most well-known contemporary drama personalities, famous for his play "Agra-Baazar.".
Popular poet famous for his widely-sung ghazal "Mohabbat karne wale kam na honge, teri mahfil mein lekin ham na honge.".
The writer of Pakistan’s national anthem, he was a celebrated poet of the 20th century whose literary achievements earned him prestigious honours, including the Pride of Performance and the Hilal-e-Imtiaz.
A renowned scholar, poet, linguist, and author. He dedicated his life to learning and education. An expert in the art of chronograms.
Prominent pre-modern poet generally known for children's poetry.
