12th death anniversary of renowned Pakistani Urdu prose writer Hajra Masroor was observed today.

She was born on January 17, 1930 in Lacknow.

Hajra Masroor is the sister of renowned writer Khadija Masroor.

After independence of Pakistan in 1947, sh…

The 50th death anniversary of renowned poet, writer and researcher of Punjabi language and literature Dr. Faqir Muhammad Faqir was observed on Wednesday.

In 1951, he published the first magazine of Punjabi language also titled “Punjabi”. Later, he es…

Thirty-third death anniversary of renowned Pakistani professional wrestler Muhammad Zubair Jhara known as Jhara Pehlwan was observed on Tuesday.

He was best known for defeating Japanese wrestler Inoki in 1979.

Jhara was one of Pakistan’s leading wre…

The 64th death anniversary of Urdu poet Jigar Muradabadi was observed Monday.

He was born on April 6, 1890.

His works include Dagh-e-Jigar and Shola-e-Tuur while his poetry collection ‘Aatish-e-Gul was published in 1959.

Jigar Muradabadi was only s…

Twentieth death anniversary of eminent writer, playwright and broadcaster Ashfaq Ahmad is being observed today.

Ashfaq Ahmad wrote dozens of TV dramas and hosted famous programmes of Radio Pakistan ‘Talqeen Shah’ which was broadcast by Radio Pakista…

Fifth death anniversary of renowned TV and film actor Abid Ali was observed on Thursday.

He was born in 1952 in Quetta. Abid Ali started his career from Radio Pakistan and later moved to Lahore for his TV and film career.

He worked in hundreds of te…

The twenty-second death anniversary of renowned poet and writer Ahmad Rahi is being observed today.

He was born in Amritsar in 1923.

Famous for writing charismatic film poetry, Ahmad Rahi wrote songs for more than hundred movies.

Songs of Pakistani…

Twenty-fourth death anniversary of prominent Urdu poet and national and film songwriter Kaleem Usmani was observed on Wednesday.

Kaleem Osmani’s real name was Ehtsham Elahi and he was born on February 28, 1928 in Saharanpur, India.

After the establ…

The 61st death anniversary of founder of Khaksar movement, and writer, religious scholar and prominent mathematician Allama Inayatullah Mashriqi was observed on Tuesday.

Allama Inayatullah Mashriqi was born on 25 August 1883 in Amritsar.

He graduate…

The 28th death anniversary of legendary television artist Khalida Riasat was observed on Monday.

She began her professional career in 1970’s with drama serial “Naamdar”.

However, she got popularity from Haseena Moin’s drama serial “Bandish”.

Her f…