Naseer Turabi

Naseer Turabi (; 15 June 1945 – 10 January 2021) was a Pakistani Urdu language poet.

Playback singer Ahmed Rushdi played a significant role in Turabi's success and helped popularize his ghazals.

Early life and career Naseer Turabi was born in Hyderabad Deccan on 15 June 1945.

Turabi came to Pakistan with his family after the independence of Pakistan in 1947 and settled in Karachi. This ghazal was written in response to the fall of Dhaka.

Death Naseer Turabi died in Karachi on January 10, 2021, at age 75 due to a heart attack and respiratory issues.

Accomplishments Executive Member - Pakistan Writers Guild, Sindh (1978–83) Member Syndicate - Karachi University (Governor's Nominee (1994–97) Member Board of Governors - Area Study Center for Europe (1994–97) Member Board of Governors - "REHAB" (NGO) (1998-2001) Re-nominated Member Syndicate - Karachi University, by the Governor of Sindh (2001–04) Member Board of Governors, Institute of Clinical Psychology (2001–04) Coordinator Legal Aid Committee headed by Justice (R) Nasir Aslam Zahid (2007–09) Participated in Mushairas and Literary Seminars locally and internationally and all over Pakistan as a prominent Urdu poet from Pakistan (1979-) Conducting Literary Programs on National Radio and Television for the past 45 years. Contributed weekly columns in the daily "Jahan Pakistan" (Oct 2013 - May 2015) Author of Poetry collection – "AKS Faryadi" which includes his globally famous poem "Wo Hamsafar Tha", with the maximum hits on any Pakistani poetry on YouTube in the shortest duration (2000). Research compilation of Linguistic requirements of Urdu in "Shairiyat". This book is prescribed by Board of Secondary Education Sindh, Pakistan in the Intermediate syllabus (2013). Printed Second poetry collection "Laraib" (2016). Adviser at Hamdard University, Pakistan to develop Curriculum for Bachelors and Masters Level Programs. Mentored research students for thesis on Urdu Poetry and Literature. Conducted, hosted, and presided over seminars for the promotion of Urdu Language. Developed a concept after research on Mir Anees Marsiya and connecting it with the video camera - film making technique. Worked on world-famous Urdu Poet, Ahmed Faraz's "Intikhab" of his poetry collection. 2020: Allama Iqbal Award from the Pakistan Academy of Letters for Urdu poetry.

Books

عکسِ فریادی Aks-e-Faryadi ("The Supplicant’s Reflection") A widely acclaimed collection of modern Urdu ghazals, reflecting themes of loss, memory, and socio-political consciousness. It remains Turabi’s most recognized work.

شاعریات Sheriyat ("Poetics") A reflective work exploring the theoretical foundations and aesthetics of Urdu poetry, including Turabi’s insights into poetic structure, form, and metaphor.

لا رَیب Laara'ib ("No Ambiguity") A collection of devotional poetry, including naʿat, manqabat, and salaam, paying tribute to sacred Islamic figures through lyrical verse.

لغتِ عوام Lughat-ul-Awam ("Dictionary of the People") A dictionary of colloquial Urdu expressions and vernacular idioms, offering a sociolinguistic perspective on common speech and evolving popular usage.