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Bilqis Zafirul Hasan

Bilqis Zafirul Hasan is a celebrated contemporary Urdu poet, short story writer, and playwright, widely regarded for her powerful literary voice on social and feminist issues. While she has written across multiple genres, her work is consistently marked by a deep...

Kishwar Naheed

Kishwar Naheed (b. 18 June 1940) is a pioneering feminist poet, writer, and activist in Urdu literature, celebrated for her fearless exploration of gender, patriarchy, and social justice. Born in Bulandshahr, India, she migrated with her family to Pakistan in 1949...

Shabeena Farshori

Shabeena (Shabina) Aslam Farshori is a prominent Urdu writer from Hyderabad, India, known for her diverse body of work that spans non-fiction, cultural essays, and a notable focus on children’s literature. Her writing often explores themes of family,...

Syeda Farhat

Syeda Farhat, born Karamat Fatima on April 1, 1938, in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, was a distinguished Urdu poet and author who made significant contributions to Urdu literature. She passed away on February 11, 2003, at the age of 65. Hailing from a family that cherished...