Famed Urdu poet and writer Fahmida Riaz passes away
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 22 November 2018
Join our WhatsApp channel
Fahmida Riaz, a prominent Urdu poet and writer, has died in Lahore at the age of 73. She was noted for her contributions to feminist literature and human rights activism.Summary
LAHORE - Renowned Pakistani poet, writer, and human rights activist Fahmida Riaz passed away in Lahore on Wednesday following a long illness. She was 73.
She authored more than 15 books on poetry and fiction, and also headed the National Book Foundation.
She is regarded as a pioneer in feminist literature.
She left Pakistan to live in self-exile in India during the rule of former military ruler General Zia-ul-Haq and returned only after his death.
Riaz was born in Meerut, India on July 28, 1945.
Some of her famous works include Godaavari, Badan Dareeda and Khana e Aab O Gila.
Photo courtesy: ARY News
KEY POINTS:
- Fahmida Riaz passed away in Lahore at the age of 73.
- She authored over 15 influential books on poetry and fiction.
- Riaz was a key figure in feminist literature in Pakistan.
- She lived in self-exile in India during General Zia-ul-Haq's regime.
- Her notable works include Godaavari and Badan Dareeda.
