Ahmed Nadeem Qasmi

Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi was born on 20th November 1916 in village Anga of district Khushab in Pakistan. He was an important Urdu poet, journalist, literary critic and a short story writer. He was a major figure in contemporary Urdu literature and perhaps the most respected and influential literary figure in Pakistan. He was a publisher and editor of the prestigious literary journal "Funoon", that helped groom a whole generation of young writers.

Ahmed Nadeem Qasmi started his career as a clerk in the government and later on left it for journalism. He was a graduate from the Punjab University. As an active member of the Progressive Writers Movement, Mr. Qasmi is probably one of the most admired Pakistani writers. He written works include Rim Jhim, Jalal-o-Jamal, Shola-e-Gul, Dasht-e-Wafa, Muheet, Dawam, and Loh-e-Khak (poetry); Chopal, Bagolay, Talloo-o-Gharoob, Gardab, Sailab, Anchal, and Ablay (short stories). He passed away on 10th July 2006 in Lahore.