Ahmed Mirza Jamil

Ahmad Mirza Jamil (21 February 1921 – 17 February 2014) was a Pakistani calligrapher best known for creation of Noori style of Nastaliq, which was first created as a digital typeface (font, Noori Nastaliq) in 1981.

Awards and recognition

 * Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Medal of Distinction) Award by the Government of Pakistan (1982) for his 'Invention of National Importance'.
 * Doctor of Letters, Honoris Causa degree awarded by the University of Karachi in recognition of his achievement.

Books
He also wrote a book, 'Revolution in Urdu Composing' in which he describes the history of his achievement. This is a direct quote from his above book, "In future, Urdu authors will be able to compose their books like the authors of the languages of Roman script. Now, the day a manuscript is ready is the day the publication is ready for printing."

Death
Ahmed Mirza Jamil died on 17 February 2014 at age 92 in Karachi, Pakistan.