Poets/Writers From Karachi

Prominent Urdu critic, literary historian, linguist, and translator; also served as Vice-Chancellor of Karachi University and Chair of Urdu Lughat Board.

One of the most prominent modern Urdu poets, popular among the masses for his unconventional ways.

Mehdi Hasan was a ghazal and playback singer of Pakistan. He was also known as 'Shehenshah-e-Ghazal' He was honored with the Pride of Performance Award and numerous Nigar Awards for his inimitable contribution to music.

One of the leading Pakistani poets is known for his layered poetic expression.

Prominent modernist poet, story writer, one of the first poets to write prose poems; also edited the important journal "Tashkeel".

Leading Pakistani poet who writes a four-line on current affairs daily for the Pakistani newspaper Jung.

Prominent Urdu fiction writer from Pakistan who also occasionally writes poetry.

Prominent Pakistani exponent of new Urdu ghazal, famous for his ghazal 'Wo ishq jo hum se rooth gaya,' sung by many singers.

One of the stalwarts of the new Urdu ghazal in Pakistan. Some of his ghazals have been put to music.

Renowned Urdu poet of humour and satire.

Renowned Pakistani poet known for strong feminist and anti-establishment views.

Pakistani poet known for his ghazal "Kal chaudhanvi ki raat thi, shab bhar raha charcha tera.".

Renowned feminist poet, known for her social consciousness and creative sensibility.

One of the most prominent post-modern Pakistani poets, known for the uniqueness of his poetic experience.

Famous for writing Dohas.

Most prominent humorist and satirist of Pakistan; author of extraordinary works "Chiraagh Tale" and "Aab-e-Gum." He received Sitara-e-Imtiaz and Hilal-i-Imtiaz, the highest literary honours by the Government of Pakistan.

Also known as Tegh Allahabadi, he was a C.S.P. officer in Pakistan, assassinated in mysterious circumstances.

A prominent scholar and literary figure, also known as a story writer, poet, and translator. Edited ‘Nigar’, a journal of remarkable repute.

Noor Jahan was a singer and actress in British India and Pakistan. She was honored with the title Malika-e-Tarannum. She has sung around 10,000 songs in numerous Indian and Pakistani languages. She was felicitated with the President's Award.

One of the most outstanding modern poets of Pakistan.

One of the most popular Urdu poets who gave expression to feelings and experiences specific to women.

Famous Indian poet who migrated to Pakistan. He earned popularity with many of his oft-quoted shers.

One of the most outstanding Pakistani poets of new ghazal.

Prominent Pakistani poet and journalist.

One of the most prominent modern Urdu critics, famous for his promotion of the anti-ghazal trend of poetry and anti-modernism views.

Well-known poet from Pakistan, famous for his ghazal "Main Khayaal Hoon Kisi Aur Ka…".

Famous Pakistani woman poet known for her unconventional views on society. Committed suicide at a young age.

Prominent among New Wave poets in Pakistan, committed suicide at a young age.

Famous poet from Pakistan, committed suicide at an early age.

One of the most remarkable modernist Indian poets.

One of the most prominent post-modern poets, known for his valiant fight against a fatal illness.

One of the prominent Urdu poets from Pakistan.

Prominent poet who mastered the poetic idiom of Lucknow poetry.

One of the prominent women poets is famous for the soft and lyrical tone of her poetry.

Pre-modern poet, known for blending the best of the classical and the modernist.

Well-known poet and author to draw upon social issues, also edited an important journal 'Qaumi Zaban' published from Pakistan.

Poet and critic, known for his critical book on the art of Iqbal.

One of the most prominent contemporary Pakistani poets.

A prominent ghazal poet from Pakistan, known for his novel perception of human emotions.

Pakistani poet and author; published his collection of love poems, Lab-o-Rukhsaar; authored a critical book, Shairi ki Zabaan.

Prominent fiction writer and journalist, known for his novel "Zillaton Ke Aseer," served BBC for long.