Death anniversary of Ibn-e-Insha being observed

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Ibn-e-Insha was born in Jalandhar district of Indian Punjab in 1927. He later migrated to Pakistan.

 

LAHORE (Dunya News) - The 44th death anniversary of eminent Urdu poet and travelogue writer Ibn-e-Insha is being observed on Tuesday.

He was born in Jalandhar district of Indian Punjab in 1927. He later migrated to Pakistan.

Ibn-e-Insha s poetry was simple but had depth. The real cause of his popularity was his humorous poetry and columns.

His humorous books are "Khumar-e-Gandum" and "Urdu Ki Aakhri Kitaab". His collection of letters is titled "Khat Insha Jee Kay".

Ibn-e-Insha was awarded Presidential Pride of Performance Award in 1978. He died on this day in 1978 and was laid to rest in Karachi.