IMMEDIATELY after the creation of Pakistan, there was an overwhelming and euphoric sense of achievement and it was reflected in Urdu poetry written in the country. It was only natural for Pakistani ...

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Doha: Bazm-e-Urdu Qatar, Urdu literary organisation in Doha, once again upheld its tradition by organising an International Mushaira on December 26, 2025. Held with the objective of nurturing the Urdu ...

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From daring contemporary collections to the long-awaited definitive edition from one of the major poets of the 20th century, this is our pick of the best poetry books of the year. Whether you’re a ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “White Lotus” star Haley Lu Richardson joins TODAY to discuss her playful and deeply personal collection of poetry called “I’m Sad ...

Famous and emerging poets gather for a night of verse, pride, and cross-cultural harmony Dubai: UAE’s South Asian community came together for a mesmerising celebration of language and culture at the ...

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