Poets/Writers From Lahore

One of the most prominent-modern poets.

One of the prominent story writers from Pakistan; known for stories with mythical overtones.

A promising poet of Urdu Nazm from Gujrat, Pakistan who committed suicide at the age of 24.

One of the most prominent and trend-setter poet of new Urdu ghazal having a vast following.

Poet, Editor, Political activist and Freedom fighter

Barkat Ali Khan was an Indian classical vocalist from the Patiala gharana. He was the brother of legendary Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan and the teacher of ghazal maestro, Ghulam Ali.

Story writer from Pakistan, known for her fearless writing.

Progressive poet, Film lyricist

Prominent Pakistani scholar of Urdu, Persian and Arabic, and Critic