Ashraf Shad

Ashraf Shad is a Pakistani-Australian Urdu poet, writer and novelist. Born in Moradabad, India, he moved to Pakistan after Partition and later settled in Australia. His literary work spans poetry, novels, short stories, political fiction, journalism and literary criticism. His writing often engages with political and social realities, bringing contemporary issues into Urdu literature. He has also worked as a journalist and broadcaster and has lived in several countries during his professional career. His novels include Be Watan, Wazir-e-Azam, Sadr-e-Mohtaram and Judge Sahib. He has also written poetry collections and translated literary works. Notable Works: Nisab Aa Mere Qareeb Aa Be Watan Wazir-e-Azam Sadr-e-Mohtaram Peeli Lakeer Judge Sahib Akhbar-e-Ishq