Sarfraz Shahid (1938 - 2021) was a Pakistani humorous Urdu poet and writer. He also served at the Pakistan Meteorological Department, Islamabad. He was honored with the Pride of Performance Award in 2017.
Biography Shahid was born on 29 October 1938, in Ghakhar Mandi, Gujranwala, Punjab, United India. He worked at the Pakistan Meteorological Department for 30 years and retired as director of the department.
As a humorous Urdu poet, Shahid participated in many Mushairas in the USA, UK, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Singapore, and Nepal. He authored more than 32 Books, including collections of humorous poetry.
He died on 27 December 2021 in Islamabad and was buried at the H-8 graveyard. He was survived by a widow and 3 sons.
Books Comic poetry Bila Takaluf Kuch To Kahiay Hera Phery Chokay Dish Antenna Gufta Shagufta Choukay Chakkay
Non-fiction Usool-e-Mousamiyat (Principals of Meteorology), published by National Language Promotion Department, Islamabad Istalahaat-e-Mousamiyat (Terminologies of Meteorology), published by National Language Promotion Department, Islamabad
Awards and recognition Year Award Category Result Presented by Ref 2017 Pride of Performance Award Arts President of Pakistan Ameer Khusro Award Poetry Amir Khusro Society London Life Time Achievement Award Poetry Punjab Council of Arts Special Award for Scientific Poetry Poetry Biotechnology Commission of Pakistan
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