Poets/Writers From Rawalpindi

One of the most prominent modern poets of Pakistan

A prolific poet and lyricist, his collaborations shaped the golden era of Bollywood music.

Well-known poet, also known for his poems written in the veneration of the prophet; decorated with Tamgha-i-Imtiyaz from Pakistan government

A contemporary poet of prominence from Pakistan, known for his Nazms

Poet and Lyricist

Prominent contemporary poet from Pakistan

One of the renowned poetesses

Renowned humorous poet and editor of a literary magazine ‘Khushnuma’ based on humour and satire.

A poet with modernist leanings

One of the most well-known Pakistani poets, known for his poems on non-traditional subjects

Ijaz Hussain Hazravi is a ghazal singer from Pakistan. He was the disciple of the revered Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan. His ghazals were based on thumri interspersed with sargam.

One of the young and prominent poets of Pakistan.

Pakistani poet, journalist, and former civil servant

Based in Sydney Australia, Hum Asar Afsana Nigar, author of many books