Laiq Zada Laiq

Layaq Zada Layaq
Born
Laiq Zada Laiq

(1959-01-15)15 January 1959
Madyan, Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, West Pakistan, Pakistan
Died30 October 2023(2023-10-30) (aged 64)
Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Alma materUniversity of Peshawar
University of Karachi
Occupation(s)Poet, Fiction Writer, Dramatist, Director of All Pakistan Radio
Employer(s)Radio Pakistan, Peshawar
AwardsTamgha-e-Imtiaz
Kamal-e-Fun Award (2021)

Laiq Zada Laiq (Pashto: لائق زادہ لائق; 15 January 1959 – 30 October 2023) was a Pakistani Pashto-language poet, fiction writer, and dramatist from Madyan, Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He served as the director of All Pakistan Radio and authored more than 500 radio plays, 12 TV plays, 120 stories, and 36 books. Laiq was a recipient of the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz and the Kamal-e-Fun Award in 2021, the highest literary honour in Pakistan. His contributions to Pashto literature have left a lasting impact and he is remembered for his significant contributions to the field.[citation needed]

Biography

Laiq graduated from Jahanzeb College Swat, and received a master's degree in Urdu and Pashto literature from University of Peshawar, and in political science from University of Karachi. He also worked at Radio Pakistan as a director.[1] Laiq wrote more than 500 radio plays and 12 TV plays.[2] In addition to his radio and TV work, he authored 120 stories and 36 books.[3]

Death

Laiq died from a heart attack in Peshawar, on 30 October 2023, at the age of 64.[4][2] His contribution to Pashto literature was widely recognised and his death mourned.[citation needed] President of the Pakistan Academy of Letters, Najiba Arif, expressed her deep sorrow over Laiq's death.[5][6]

Awards and recognition

Laiq was the recipient of the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz.[7] In recognition of his outstanding contribution to Pashto literature, he was awarded the Kamal Fan Award in 2021, Pakistan's highest literary award.[8]

References

  1. ^ "لائق زادہ لائق ڈائریکٹر پروگرام ریڈیو پاکستان تعینات". jang.com.pk. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
  2. ^ a b Afzal, Areej (30 October 2023). "Pashto poet, fiction writer and dramatist Laiq Zada Laiq passes away".
  3. ^ "ممتاز پشتو شاعر، افسانہ و ڈرامہ نگار لائق زادہ لائق انتقال کر گئے". jang.com.pk.
  4. ^ "ممتاز پشتو شاعر، افسانہ و ڈرامہ نگار لائق زادہ لائق انتقال کر گئے".
  5. ^ "President PAL Dr Najeeba Arif Expresses Condolence On Demise Of Renowned Pashto Poet Laiqzada Laiq". UrduPoint.
  6. ^ "President PAL Dr Najeeba Arif expresses condolence on demise of renowned Pashto poet Laiqzada Laiq". article.wn.com.
  7. ^ "Famous Pashto Poet Laiq Zada Laiq Passed away in Peshawar". 30 October 2023.
  8. ^ "اکادمی ادبیات کی جانب سے ادباءوشعراءکیلئے انعامات کا اعلان". 20 October 2023.