Aqeel Abbas Jafari
Pakistani writer and chief editor
Born
August 10th, 1957
67 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Pakistan
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Contributions to Urdu literature include poetry and editorial work. Served as chief editor of the Urdu Dictionary Board, significantly impacting the preservation and standardization of the Urdu language. Worked on promoting Urdu through various literary initiatives and organizations. Engaged in architectural projects that reflect cultural values and heritage.
Served as chief editor of the Urdu Dictionary Board
Authored poetry that contributed to Urdu literature
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