List of Urdu Authors and Poets

Pakistan has a rich literary background and is a home to numerous talented Authors and Poets. Here are a few Authors and Poets from Pakistan:

Abdaal Bela:

Abdaal Bela is an Urdu language fiction writer born on 14^th December, 1956. His notable works include “Pakistan Kahani”, “Darwaza Khulta Hai” and “Zer Labi”. He tops the list for Authors and Poets from Pakistan

Ahfaz-ur-Rahman:

Ahfaz-ur-Rehman was a respected journalist, writer and poet born on 4^th April, 1942. He worked significantly for the freedom of press and rights of journalists.

Ahmad Bashir:

Ahmad Bashir was born on March 24^th, 1923 and was popular writer and journalist. His notable works include “Dil Bhatkey Ga” and “Jo Milay Thay Raaste Mein”.

Ahmad Faraz:

Syed Ahmad Shah, known by his pen name, Ahmad Faraz is a renowned Urdu poet from Pakistan. He was born on 12^th January, 1931 and was popular for his romantic poetry. He was awarded with numerous awards for his work.

Aijaz Ahmad Mangi:

Aijaz Mangi is a famous journalist and writer, born on February 25^th, 1965. He writes for a newspaper named, “Daily Ummat.” He is known for interviewing many famous personalities, including Murtaza Bhutto.

Akhtar Raza Saleemi:

Akhtar Raza Saleemi, whose birth name is Muhammad Pervaiz Akhtar was born on 16^th June, 1974. He is known to be an Urdu, Hindko and Potohari writer, poet, critic and editor.

Akhtar Sheerani:

Akhtar Sheerani was born on 4^th May, 1905 and is a famous Urdu poet and is known for his romantic poetry.

Mir Taqi Mir:

Mir Taqi Mir is a famous, legendary Urdu Poet, born on February 1723; his work is still recognized and respected in Urdu literature.

Mirza Adeeb:

Mirza Adeeb was born on 4^th April, 1914. He was famous as drama and story writer. “Pas-i Pardah” is his one of his most notable works.

Ali Moeen:

Ali Moeen Nawazish is a young Urdu columnist, born in Rawalpindi.

Faiz Ahmed Faiz:

Faiz Ahmad Faiz was born in 13^th February, 1911. He is known for his commendable Urdu poetry and revolutionary ideas. He was awarded with numerous awards and titles including the Nishan-e-Haider.

Ishtiaq Ahmed:

Ishtiaq Ahmad was born in 1941 and is renowned for his Urdu detective novels.

Ismail Ahmedani:

Ismail Ahmedani was a well-known Saraiki writer. He was a novelist and fiction writer. He was born on 1^st January, 1930.

Ismat Chughtai:

Ismat Chughtai was born on August 15^th, 1915 and was a famous Urdu writer known for her feminist ideology.