Today marks the eighth anniversary of the demise of esteemed Urdu writer Intizar Hussain. Born in India in 1925, Hussain gained widespread acclaim for his contributions to novels, short stories, poetry, and non-fiction.
Having pursued Urdu literature at a university in Meerut, India, he later relocated to Lahore.His novel, "Basti" (1979), addressing the partition of the subcontinent, garnered international recognition when shortlisted for the Man Booker International Prize in 2013 after translation.
Intizar Hussain, throughout his life, maintained an association with journalism, contributing columns to prominent newspapers until his passing.
Acknowledged for his literary achievements, he received numerous national and international awards, including the Sitara-i-Imtiaz from the government of Pakistan.
Intizar Hussain passed away on February 2, 2016, in Lahore.
