Renowned writer and poet Amjad Islam Amjad has passed away in Lahore today at the age of 78.
The unfortunate news was shared by family members of Amjad Islam Amjad. He was a famous Urdu poet, drama writer, and lyricist.
Amjad Islam Amjad was born on 4 August 1944 in Lahore. He Amjad received his education at the University of the Punjab and Islamia College. Â
Amjad Islam Amjad has worked as a journalist, poet, and writer. He has won Nigar Awards and Pride of Performance.
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The author of more than 40 books in a career spanning 50 years, received many awards for his literary work and screenplay for TV, including Pride of Performance and Sitara-e-Imtiaz Awards.
In 2019, Amjad received the award from the Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister Berat Albayrak. Amjad was chosen for his contributions to creating remarkable impressions in the literary and artistic world.
