About Akhtar Payami
Lived 1931 – 2013 (aged 81–82). Akhtar Payami was an Indian and Pakistani writer and poet.
Akhtar Payami (1931 – 8 April 2013) was an Indian–Pakistani journalist, poet and writer. He served as the editor of Dawn and Morning News. He is elder brother of Jabir Husain, former politician and writer.
Early life Payami was born as Syed Sayeed Akhtar in February 1931 at Rajgir, Nalanda, India.
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Who was Akhtar Payami?
Indian writer
When was Akhtar Payami born?
Akhtar Payami was born in 1931 in Rajgir.
When did Akhtar Payami die?
Akhtar Payami died in 2013 in Karachi.
What was Akhtar Payami's occupation?
Akhtar Payami was a writer and poet.
What nationality was Akhtar Payami?
Akhtar Payami was Indian and Pakistani.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Akhtar Payami. https://biography.guide/akhtar-payami/
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