INDEX OF Poets

Noted story writer, known for his stories on sensitive social issues.

Popular short story writer and social activist; one of the contributors to "Angaare"

Prominent progressive critic and a story writer of romantic nature

Prominent story writer and playwright of Pakistan, influenced by modernist mode of writing.

Contemporary female fiction writer from Pakistan known for her representations of acute social concerns, especially the exploitation of women

One of the popular story writers from Pakistan.

Noted story writer and journalist from Pakistan.

Prominent Pakistani story writer; worked on important positions in the government.

Noted story writer and novelist from Pakistan; also associated with some important literary institutions.

The last dastango of Delhi. Left several important dastans behind of which “Khalil Khan Fakhta” and “Dastan-e-Kana Bati” are more prominent

A noted story writer and playwright from Pakistan; also a recipient of important awards of Pakistan.

One of the noted satirist and humourists in Urdu known for his broader vision of life; brother of major writer Asmat Chughtai.

Prominent story writer and critic of Pakistan; known for his criticism on fiction.

An English teacher, noted critic and fiction writer; known for his critical book "Urdu Novel Ki Tanqeedi Tareekh".and novel "Sham-e-awadh".

One of the younger story writers of remarkable promise

Prominent among the contemporary fiction writers of Pakistan

Contemporary Pakistani story writer; known for his take on socio-cultural issues.

A renowned Pakistani Urdu short story writer, novelist, and critic

Noted fiction writer from Pakistan; also known for his critical writings.

A prominent critic, translator and short story writer who made a mark for his critical views; he introduced Western thought and influenced the Urdu critical scenario. He worked on the reconstruction of Islamic thought during the fag end of his career.

Based in Mumbai, short story writer and critic.

Young short story writer from Pakistan

A valuable name as a poet and story writer from Pakistan.

Prominent historian, scholar, and educationist; formerly Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.

Earliest fiction writer in Urdu; known for her romantic-cum reformative stories and novels.

Noted Pakistani fiction writer, poet, and journalist; also the editor of literary journal "Mukalema".

story writer; also known for his critical writings on fiction.

Prominent Indian English fiction writer, known for his stance on socio-political issues; also a recipient of several awards.