User:Dr.Iftikhar Shafi

Dr. Iftikhar Shafi, a distinguished Pakistani poet, critic, and columnist, has greatly influenced Urdu literature. Holding a professorship in the Punjab government, he's devoted to educating and nurturing future literary minds. As a prolific columnist for Nawa-e-Waqt, his insights span diverse topics, establishing him as a prominent voice. Dr. Shafi's versatile contributions in literature, education, and journalism solidify his esteemed reputation in Pakistan and beyond

Dr. Mohammad Iftikhar Shafi is a poet, critic, translator, and researcher known for his contributions to Urdu poetry and literature. He was born on August 17, 1973, in Nurshah, a place near Sahiwal Pakistan. He studied in different cities like Sahiwal, Multan, and Islamabad. He completed his BA from Government College Sahiwal and later pursued an MA in Urdu Language and Literature from Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan. He also passed the LLB exam. He earned his MPhil and PhD in Urdu from Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad. Dr. Shafi has written many books and his poems and essays have appeared in famous literary magazines.He is a literary columnist of a national newspaper Nawa e Waqt. Scholars consider him an important poet and writer from his area. Currently, he is a professor of Urdu in the Higher Education Department of the Punjab Government. He is also head of of the Urdu Department at Government College Sahiwal. His work is highly respected in Pakistan and India.