Mirawas

Hayatullah Khan (1955 – 3 April 2025), known professionally as Mirawas , was a Pakistani stand-up comedian and singer known for his social commentary. During his career spanning six decades, he appeared on numerous television and radio shows and produced over 500 cassettes and 800 comedy albums. His later years were marked by financial struggles and health challenges.

Early life Born as Hayatullah Khan in Tangi, Charsadda, Mirawas began telling jokes in his childhood. By the ninth grade, he hosted weekly joke sessions for schoolchildren, earning a local reputation as a comic. Hailing from a farming family, he often entertained labourers and farmers with impromptu performances which were known for blended humour with social commentary. During the decade, he campaigned on PTV against drug addiction. and performed abroad on stage in about 20 countries.

Literary work Mirawas authored two books, the first of which was published in the 1980s. He died in Tangi, Charsadda on 3 April 2025. Fans likened him to the "Umer Sharif of Pashto," lamenting inadequate institutional support for his art.