Ashfaq Hussain

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Ashfaq Hussain
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Hussain in 2010
Born (1951-01-01) 1 January 1951 (age 74)
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
OccupationUrdu poet
Alma mater University of Karachi
Notable awardsPresidential Pride of Performance

Ashfaq Hussain Zaidi, PP, (born 1 January 1951) is a Pakistani Urdu poet [1] and author of more than 10 books of poetry and literary criticism. He is considered at least by one commentator to be an expert on the life and works of Urdu poets Faiz Ahmed Faiz, [2] Ahmad Faraz and also on the Progressive Writers Movement.

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His Urdu poetry has been translated in English and Punjabi. [3]

References

  1. ↑ Vassanji, M. G. (1985). A Meeting of streams: South Asian Canadian literature. TSAR Publications. p. 101. ISBN   978-0-920661-00-0.
  2. ↑ Khan, Aaqib (11 February 2011). "Centennial celebration: To an enduring symbol of resistance – The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
  3. ↑ "KARACHI: Tribute paid to Ashfaq Hussain -DAWN – Local; December 18, 2003". Archives.dawn.com. 18 December 2003. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
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