Discovering Matiullah Turab: The Afghan Poet Who Shaped Metal and Words
Matiullah Turab, born on March 21, 1971, in Khogyani, Nangarhar, Afghanistan, is a poet whose verses resonate deeply with the …
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Malang Jan Baba: The Esteemed Afghan Poet Whose Legacy Lives On
Malang Jan Baba, born Mohammad Amin in 1914 in the Bihsud district of Nangarhar, Afghanistan, remains a celebrated figure in …
Khushal Khan Khattak: The Warrior Poet of Pashtun Nationalism
Introduction Khushal Khan Khattak (1613 – 20 February 1689), also known as Khushal Baba, stands as a towering figure in …
The Life and Legacy of Amir Hamza Shinwari: Father of Pashto Ghazals
Amir Hamza Shinwari, known as Hamza Baba, is a name that resonates deeply within the literary and cultural circles of …
Rahman Baba: The Sufi Poet of Pashto Language and Mystic of Peshawar
Abdur Rahmān Momand, more popularly known as Rahmān Bābā, is a towering figure in the literary and spiritual history of …
Khan Abdul Ghani Khan: The Mad Philosopher of Pashtun Culture
Khan Abdul Ghani Khan, often referred to as the “Lewanay Pālsapay” (Mad Philosopher) and “Da īlam Samander” (Ocean of Knowledge), …