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 an Urdu Pakistani poet[1] and an 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 Progressive Writers Movement.

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Authored

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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