Sarfraz Shahid (1938 - 2021) was a Pakistani humorous Urdu poet and writer. He also served at the Pakistan Meteorological Department, Islamabad. He was honored with the

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in 2017.

Biography

Shahid was born on 29 October 1938, in

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, Punjab, United India. He worked at the

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for 30 years and retired as director of the department. As a humorous Urdu poet, Shahid participated in many '' Mushairas'' in the

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, UK,

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, and

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. He authored more than 32 Books, including collections of humorous poetry. He died on 27 December 2021 in

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and was buried at the H-8 graveyard. He was survived by a widow and 3 sons.

Style

Shahid develops a distinctive style through his writings and is renowned for his original funny poetry. His writings skillfully combine wit and satire. Although, aiming at hilarious verses, he always keeps a well-cultured tone.

Books

Comic poetry

* ''Bila Takaluf'' * ''Kuch To Kahiay'' * ''Hera Phery'' * ''Chokay'' * ''Dish Antenna'' * ''Gufta Shagufta'' * ''Choukay Chakkay''

Non-fiction

* ''Usool-e-Mousamiyat'' (Principals of Meteorology), published by National Language Promotion Department, Islamabad * ''Istalahaat-e-Mousamiyat'' (Terminologies of Meteorology), published by National Language Promotion Department, Islamabad

Awards and recognition

References

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