Urdu poetry


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In Lahore, festival celebrating one of Urdu poetry’s greatest names sparks hope for its future

  • Jashn e Jaun Elia was held at Alhamra, in Lahore, this weekend in remembrance of the late literary giant, featuring many contemporary poets, writers, and scholars
  • The event was organized by Ishqabad, which hopes to become Urdu literature’s biggest digital platform, and showcased the works of dozens of young people
By Haseeb Asif ·