Zohra Nigah
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Zehra Nigah PP
, is one of the foremost female Urdu poets from Pakistan
. She was one of two female poets to gain prominence in the 1950s when the scene was dominated by men. She has been awarded various awards at home and abroad in recognition of her works.
, Fatima Surayya Bajia
, Zubaida Tariq (cooking expert) and Mrs Kazmi a famous dress designer.
Pride of Performance
Pride of Performance , is one of the highest civil award given and conferred by the Pakistan Government to Pakistan's citizens in recognition of distinguished merit in the fields of Literature, Arts, Sports, Medicines, and Science for civilians in most particular cases.The announcement of civil...
, is one of the foremost female Urdu poets from Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
. She was one of two female poets to gain prominence in the 1950s when the scene was dominated by men. She has been awarded various awards at home and abroad in recognition of her works.
Early Life and Family
One of ten children, her other siblings include: Anwar MaqsoodAnwar Maqsood
Anwar Maqsood Hameedi commonly known as Anwar Maqsood Urdu: انور مقصود) is a Pakistani playwright, poet, television host, satirist, humorist, infrequent actor and painter. He has worked in the entertainment industry for over 35 years.-Life and career:Anwar Maqsood studied at the Gulbarga trust...
, Fatima Surayya Bajia
Fatima Surayya Bajia
Fatima Surayya Bajia PP , is a renowned Urdu novelist, playwright and drama writer of Pakistan. She has been awarded various awards at home and abroad including Japan's highest civil award in recognition of her works...
, Zubaida Tariq (cooking expert) and Mrs Kazmi a famous dress designer.