Khalid Ahmad (5 June 1943 – 19 March 2013) was a Pakistani Urdu poet and newspaper journalist.[1]
Khalid Ahmed | |
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| Native name | خالد احمد |
| Born | June 5, 1943 |
| Died | March 19, 2013 (aged 69) |
| Occupation | |
| Language | Urdu |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Notable awards | Pride of Performance in 2011 |
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Early life and career
editAhmad was a newspaper columnist at the daily newspaper Nawa-i-Waqt at Lahore, Pakistan, where he used to write his column 'Lamha, Lamha'.[1] He also was a poet and playwright.[1] Khalid Ahmad's sisters Hajra Masroor and Khadija Mastoor are internationally famous Urdu language fiction writers. He received his MSc (Masters of Science) degree and joined Water and Power Development Authority, (a government agency), as an employee at Lahore, Pakistan.
Selected bibliography
edit- Daraaz Palkoun Ke Saey Saey
- Aik Muthi Hawa
- Pehli Sada Parinday Ki
- Hathailyoun Par Chiragh
- Tashbeeb
- Jadeed Tar Pakistani Adab
- Num Grifta
- Kajol Ghar
Ahmad had been publishing his monthly magazine 'Bayaz' for the last 22 years.[2]
Awards and recognition
edit- For his literary services, he has been awarded the Pride of Performance by the President of Pakistan in 2011.[3]
Death
editAhmad died on 19 March 2013, after battling lung cancer for several months. He is survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Khalid Ahmad passes away". The Nation (newspaper). 19 March 2013. Archived from the original on 24 March 2013. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
- ^ Khalid Ahmad's daily newspaper column on awaztoday.pk website Retrieved 20 March 2019
- ^ Zain Ahmed (22 March 2011). "Truly triumphant (Khalid Ahmad's Pride of Performance Award info included)". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Retrieved 20 March 2019.
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