Poets/Writers From Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Widely celebrated and sung Urdu poet. Rose to iconic stature through his seductively romantic and anti-establishment poetry.

Patras Bokhari was an Urdu humourist, educator, essayist, broadcaster, and diplomat from Pakistan. He is best known for his humorous writings in Urdu literature.

Famous for his ghazal 'Go zara si baat par barson ke yaraane gai,' sung by many singers.

One of the most popular poets ever and a film lyricist. Famous for his ghazal 'Garmi-e-hasrat-e-nakaam se jal jate hain'.

Renowned progressive poet, known for his remarkable contributions to literary journalism.

Prominent poet and journalist who has also been associated with a television channel.

Considered to be one of the finest modern poets from Pakistan.

Known for his role in the independence struggle, Urdu academics, and literature.

Prominent poet of New Ghazal in Pakistan.

Poet, researcher, and translator/known for Urdu translation of Ghalib’s Persian letters.

One of the most prominent critics from Pakistan.

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