Habib Jalib

Poet

Birthday March 24, 1928

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Punjab, India

DEATH DATE Mar 12, 1993 (64)

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About

Poet and revolutionary who spoke out against oppression and martial law in Pakistan. His poetry collections include Sir-e-Maqtal, Harf-e-Haqq, and Gumbad-e-Bedar.

Before Fame

He began his career as a proofreader for the Daily Imroze of Karachi.

Trivia

His literary work was censored in the 1960s as a result of his political affiliations.

Family Life

He was born in Punjab, British India, and he later settled in Pakistan. He died at the age of sixty-four and was survived by his wife.

Associated With

Jalib and fellow poet Dom Moraes were both born in India.