About Noon Meem Rashid
Lived 1910 – 1975 (aged 65). Noon Meem Rashid was a Pakistani and Indian poet, economist and writer.
Early life and education Rashid was born Nazar Muhammad into a Punjabi family of the Rajput in the village of Kot Bhaaga, Alipur Chatha, Wazirabad, Gujranwala District, Punjab. His father Fazal Ilahi Chishti was an Islamic scholar fond of Urdu poetry, especially Ghalib.
He earned a Master's degree in Economics from the Government College Lahore. He also studied English literature.
College hall At Government College Lahore a hall is named after him as "Noon Meem Rashid Hall" at Postgraduate Block Basement. Maqalat (Essays)- Ed. Shima Majeed, 2002.
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Who was Noon Meem Rashid?
Pakistani poet (1910-1975)
When was Noon Meem Rashid born?
Noon Meem Rashid was born on 1 August 1910 in Punjab.
When did Noon Meem Rashid die?
Noon Meem Rashid died on 9 October 1975 in London.
What was Noon Meem Rashid's occupation?
Noon Meem Rashid was a poet, economist and writer.
What nationality was Noon Meem Rashid?
Noon Meem Rashid was Pakistani and Indian.
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