Khalid Ahmad
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| Native name | خالد احمد |
| Born | June 5, 1943 |
| Died | March 19, 2013 (aged 69) |
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| Language | Urdu |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Notable awards | Pride of Performance in 2011 |
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Khalid Ahmad (5 June 1943 – 19 March 2013) was a Pakistani Urdu poet and a newspaper journalist.[1]
Early life and career[]
Ahmad 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 a playwright.[1] Two sisters of Khalid Ahmad 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[]
- 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[]
- For his literary services, he has been awarded the Pride of Performance by the President of Pakistan in 2011.[3]
Death[]
Ahmad died on 19 March 2013 after suffering from lung cancer for a few months. At the time of his death, he was survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter.[1]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: 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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