Poets/Writers From Punjab

Poet and fiction writer residing in Germany.

Renowned poet and researcher, head of the Urdu Department, Government Graduate College, Layyah.

Widely popular poet, columnist, and television anchor. Rahman Faris is an internationally admired figure devoted to art and literature.

One of the prominent contemporary Urdu ghazal poets.

Well-known fiction writer, critic, and intellectual from Pakistan, editor of several journals, and recipient of the coveted title Pride of Performance.

Director, producer, writer, and an editor. He is best known for making the television show Ramayan.

One of the important writers of short stories, novels, and a travelogue. Also known for his tales of pathos and stories relating to the Partition. His travelogue of Pakistan was published as 'Zard Patton ki Bahaar'.

One of the most prominent short story writers and novelists of Urdu, a contemporary of Manto, is known for his narratives representing Indian ethos and use of mythological references. He also wrote plays and penned dialogues and stories for films.

Poet of the neo-classical ghazal, who avoided conventional imagery and developed an original style, distinguished further by his effective use of Hindi diction.

Writer of the famous Nazm 'Tere khusbu mein base khat main jalata kaise,' sung by Jagjit Singh.

Well-known poet of humour and satire. Famous film lyricist.

Noted fiction writer, known for writing on the psychology of sexual relationships.

Famous Urdu Pakistani writer, literary critic, author, film director, and film producer, with various books of fiction, criticism, biography, and art to his credit.