User:Dr. Saleem Agha

Saleem Agha Qazilbash was born on 22nd November, 1956 in Lahore and belongs to a family which has strong links to rural Pakistan. He obtained an M.A. in Urdu from Punjab University before returning to his rural homeland. Later he received a PhD from Punjab University in 1996. As a noted short story writer, his stories are an authentic reflection of the tradition and culture of a multi-teared society gradually getting transformed through social and political up heaves. His published works include collection of light essays; Sargoshian, Amna Samna, Naam me kia rakha hai and three collection of short stories; Angoor Ki Bale, Subha Hone Tak and Elaano Bhara Sheher. He is also a versatile pros poem writer. As a poet he has wrote three books; Zakhmon Ke Parind, Hai Na Ajeeb Baat and Aik Awaz.

As a Critic his research work trends of modern Urdu short story "Jadeed Urdu Afsanay ke Rujhanaat" was very well received by literary circles. Later on another book he wrote consisted of critical essays and reviews " Isharay" which was also published. He has translated twelve light essays of different prominent essayists of the west into Urdu language. His book of translations "Maghrib ke Inshaye" was also eulogized by readers. Some anthologies of "light essays" also go to his credit.

Currently he is residing in Lahore Pakistan.