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Ashfaq Hussain

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For another person, writer of the Gentleman series, see Ashfaq Hussain (Pakistan Army officer).

Ashfaq Hussain
Hussain in 2010
Hussain in 2010
Born (1951-01-01) 1 January 1951 (age 73)
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
OccupationUrdu poet
Alma materUniversity 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.

Works

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Authored

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  • Faiz Ek Jaiza (1977)
  • Aitabar (1979)
  • That Day Will Dawn (1985)
  • Neendar Nal Rishta (1986)
  • Hum Ajnabi Hain (1992)
  • Faiz Habib e Amberdast (1992)
  • Faiz ke Maghrabi Hawaley (1993)
  • Faiz shakhsiat aur fun (2006)
  • Ahmad Faraz: yadoon ka ek sunehra waraq (2008)
  • Aashian Gum Karda (2009)
  • Mein Gaya Waqt Nahin Hoon(2010)(Published in India)
  • Sheeshoan Ka Masiha (2011)
  • Deewar-e-Dabastan Par (2012)

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

References

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  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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