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Quick facts for kids Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi احمد ندیم قاسمی SI PP
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Born	Ahmad Shah Awan (1916-11-20)20 November 1916 Angah, Khushab District, British India
Died	10 July 2006(2006-07-10) (aged 89) Lahore, Pakistan
Pen name	Nadeem
Occupation	Urdu poet, journalist, writer, scholar
Nationality	Pakistani
Citizenship	Pakistan
Education	Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from the Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan
Alma mater	Govt. Sadiq Egerton College Bahawalpur
Genre	Poetry, Afsana
Literary movement	Progressive Writers Movement A member of Progressive Writers' Association
Notable awards	Pride of Performance (1968) Sitara-i-Imtiaz (1980)
Children	Naheed Qasmi
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Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi (Urdu: احمد ندیم قاسمی) was born Ahmad Shah Awan (Urdu: احمد شاہ اعوان) on November 20, 1916. He was a famous Pakistani poet, journalist, and writer who wrote in the Urdu language. He passed away on July 10, 2006.

Qasmi wrote more than 50 books. These books included poetry, short stories, and articles about literature and art. He was a very important person in modern Urdu literature. His poems were known for showing humanism, which means caring deeply about people. Many people think his Urdu short stories, called afsana, were among the best, especially for how they showed village life.

He also edited and published a well-known literary magazine called Funoon for nearly 50 years. For his great work in literature, he received important awards like the Pride of Performance in 1968 and the Sitara-e-Imtiaz in 1980. The famous Indian writer Gulzar even called him his teacher and mentor.

About His Life

Early Years and Education

Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi was born in a village called Angah in the Khushab District of what was then British India. This was on November 20, 1916. He finished high school in Campbellpur (now called Attock) in 1931. Around this time, he wrote his very first poem.

He continued his studies at Sadiq Egerton College in Bahawalpur. Later, he earned his Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from the University of Punjab, Lahore in 1935.

Involvement in Literature

Qasmi became a key member of the Progressive Writers Movement. This group aimed to use literature to bring about social change. He served as a secretary for this movement. He passed away in Lahore on July 10, 2006, due to health problems related to asthma.

His Literary Work

Writing and Editing

Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi was a busy writer and editor. He worked for several important literary magazines. These included Phool, Tehzeeb-i-Niswaan, Adab-i-Lateef, Savera, and Naqoosh. He also edited the Urdu daily newspaper Imroze.

For many years, Qasmi wrote weekly columns for national newspapers like Rawan Dawan and Daily Jang. His poetry included both traditional ghazals (a type of poem) and modern nazms (another type of poem). He was also known for helping and guiding younger writers and poets.

Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi in May 1949

In 1948, he became the secretary-general of the Anjuman-e-Taraqqi Pasand Musannifeen (which means 'Progressive Writers Movement') for the Punjab region. The next year, in 1949, he was chosen as the secretary-general for the whole organization in Pakistan.

In 1962, Qasmi started his own literary magazine called Fanoon. Many famous writers and poets supported him, including Khadija Mastoor, Hajra Masroor, Ahmed Faraz, and Amjad Islam Amjad. He was also a mentor to the well-known poet Parveen Shakir. In 1974, he was made secretary-general of Majlis-Taraqee-Adab, a literary group set up by the government.

His Poetry Style

Qasmi's poetry often showed his deep love for humanity. Here is an example of his poetry, with its translation:

Awards and Recognition

Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi received several important awards for his contributions to literature:

• Pride of Performance Award from the President of Pakistan in 1968.
• Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) Award from the President of Pakistan in 1980.
• Lifetime Achievement Award from the Pakistan Academy of Letters.
• Islamabad's 7th Avenue was named after him, showing his lasting legacy.

See also

• List of Pakistani journalists
• List of Pakistani poets
• List of Pakistani writers