Born:14 February 1948 (age 73)

Attock, Punjab, Pakistan

Occupation: Urdu poet, columnist, Civil servant

Nationality: Pakistani

Education: MA Economics, Dhaka University – MA Arabic, Punjab University.

Notable works: Diwaar-e-aab, Pani peh Bichha Takht, Talkh Nawai

Notable awards: Adam Jee award, Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal award, Pride of Performance