Ahmad Faraz

Ahmad Faraz (1931–2008) was a Pakistani poet and writer.

Also recorded as Ahmed Faraz; Faraz; Syed Ahmad Shah.

Overview

Also worked under the name Faraz.

Born at Kohat in 1931, died at Islamabad in 2008.

In detail

Ahmad Faraz studied at Edwardes College Peshawar and University of Peshawar. the recorded working language is Urdu.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are Urdu Ghazal. The authority associates the name with Progressive Writers' Movement.

Distinctions recorded are Nigar Awards, Hilal-i-Imtiaz, Sitara-i-Imtiaz and Kamal-e-Fun Award.

Sources

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“Ahmad Faraz”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q379507: Ahmad Faraz
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