Secondly, we have also included a new generation of writers who have chosen English to be their language of creative expression. Therefore, in the midst of well-known poets like Mazhar Tirmazi of Punjabi and Akash Ansari of Sindhi, readers will also find the poems of Naseer Sarmad who writes in Saraiki and Aliya Mirza who writes in both Urdu and Punjabi. It is important that our bright, intelligent and insightful younger and lesser known writers are recognised and given space in serious journals and magazines like this. “There are a couple of new things that we have attempted to do in this issue,” he said.įirstly, readers will find quite a few new voices in the middle of the established writers. He said creative writing from Urdu, Sindhi, Punjabi, Saraiki, Pashto, Balochi and Brahvi are specially translated for this issue besides original writings in English. He said that Pakistani Literature has secured a significant space in the world literature. He said that this issue is in memoriam Mushir Anwar who edited some of the finest issues (1991-2015) of this journal.

These views were expressed by Pakistan Academy of Letters Chairman Dr Qasim Bhugio in a briefing of the latest issue No19, volumes one and two of biannual Pakistani Literature. The biannual publication, Pakistani Literature, remains committed to identifying, highlighting and showcasing local creative writing at its best.Īs always some of the most representative contemporary literature short stories, poetry, criticism and nonfiction – from various Pakistani languages are specially translated for this issue besides original writings in English. PAL chief says country’s writers have secured a significant space in world literature.

Sindhi poetry of akash ansari