The Rich Legacy of Pashto-Language Poets: List of Pashto-Language Poets
Pashto poetry is prominent in Afghanistan and Pakistan’s literary traditions. Rooted in a rich cultural heritage, it has evolved over …
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Remembering Laiq Zada Laiq: A Luminary of Pashto Literature
Laiq Zada Laiq, a name synonymous with Pashto literature, left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape of Pakistan. Born …
Ajmal Khattak: The Revolutionary Poet and Political Leader of Pakistan
Ajmal Khattak, a name synonymous with resistance, revolution, and resilience, was not only a prominent political figure in Pakistan but …
Rahmat Shah Sail: A Legendary Voice in Pashto Poetry
Rahmat Shah Sail, a distinguished Pashto poet, has significantly contributed to Pashto literature through his evocative and powerful poetry. Born …
Celebrating the Literary Legacy of Sahibzada Habib-ur-Rahman Qalandar Momand
Sahibzada Habib-ur-Rahman Qalandar Momand, born on September 1, 1930, was a towering figure in Pashto literature. His multifaceted contributions as …
Amīr Krōṛ Sūrī: The Legendary Pashto Poet and Warrior King
Amīr Krōṛ Sūrī, also known as Jahan Pahlawan, holds a unique and revered place in Afghan national history. This legendary …
Celebrating the Legacy of Ikramullah Gran Bacha: A Pashto Poet Who Captured the Essence of Life
Ikramullah Gran Bacha (1941–2014), affectionately known as Gran Baba, was a revered figure in the world of Pashto literature. His …
Abaseen Yousafzai: A Literary Luminary in Pashto and Urdu Literature
Abaseen Yousafzai, born on February 19, 1964, in Khanpur, Lower Dir, Pakistan, is a distinguished poet, writer, and professor who …
Khatir Afridi: The Unlettered Poet Who Became a Pashto Literary Legend
Khatir Afridi (Pashto: خاطر آفریدی) (1929 – August 24, 1968) remains one of the most celebrated poets in the Pashto …
Abdul Bari Jahani: The Poet of Unity and Change in Afghanistan
Introduction Abdul Bari Jahani, born on February 14, 1948, in Kandahar, Afghanistan, stands as a towering figure in Afghan literature …