Athar Tahir
M. Athar Tahir (born 1956) is a Pakistani civil servant who is also a poet, author, translator, painter and calligrapher.[1]
Athar Tahir | |
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| Born | Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Occupation | poet, author, painter |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
Early life
He studied at Lawrence College, Murree,, University of the Punjab, Oxford University, England, and the University of Pennsylvania, United States.
Recognition
Awards for his works include the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz for literature in 1998, the Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai Award in 1990, and the National Book Council Prize in 1991.[2]
References
- Shamsie, Muneeza (2006-09-30). "Of palm and cactus". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2008-01-29.
- Aslam, Ihsan (2003-09-17). "THE HISTORY MAN: Athar Tahir's journey". Daily Times. Retrieved 2008-01-29.
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