Poets/Writers From Punjab

A distinguished humorist of Urdu literature.

Prominent voice of modern Urdu poetry, globally acclaimed for her creative uniqueness.

Pakistani literary critic, linguist, and a scholar.

Fariha Parvez is a leading female singer of Pakistan. She began her career as an actor and anchor, but later turned a full-time vocalist.

Prominent voice among the new generation of poets, celebrated for her concise metrical style and her direct expression of contemporary sensibilities.

Farida Khanum, also known as Malika-e-Ghazal, is a classical singer from Pakistan. She has been trained in Khayal, Thumri, and Dadra genres by Ustad Aashiq Ali Khan.

Distinguished poet, journalist, and TV presenter. He is a poet with a personal voice, and has been credited with revolutionising the classical forms of Urdu poetry with modernist tools.

One of the new generation story writers, known for stories of coercion and protest.

TV anchor, radio host.

Renowned Sufi poet, widely recognized for his famous kalam “Mere Rashk-e-Qamar,” and a disciple of Ustad Qamar Jalalvi

One of the widely celebrated and popular Urdu poets, equally sung in romance and rebel, faced political repression against his revolutionary views.