History :
Pakistani literature, that is, the literature of Pakistan, as a distinct lite gained its nationhood as a sovereign state in 1947. The common and shared tradition of Urdu literature and English literature of South Asia was inherited by the new state. Over a period of time, a body of literature unique to Pakistan has emerged in nearly all major Pakistani languages, including Urdu, English, Punjabi, Pushto, Seraiki Baluchi, and Sindhi.
Poetry :
The Urdu language has a rich tradition of poetry and includes the famous poets such as;
- Mirza Ghalib
- Mir Taqi Mir
- Allama Iqbal
- Faiz Ahmad Faiz
- Ahmad Faraz
- Ahmad Nadeem Qasimi
Apart from Urdu poetry, Pakistani poetry also has blends of other regional languages. Persian poetry, Balochi poetry, Sindhi poetry , Punjabi poetry, Seraiki Poetry and Pashtu poetry have all incorporated and influenced Pakistani poetry.
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