The 109th birth anniversary of legendary poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz was observed on Thursday.     

He was born on 13 February 1911 at Narowal District.

His collections of work include Naqsh-e-faryadi, Dast-e-Saba, Zindaan Naama and Sham-e-Sheher-e-Yaaran.   

Faiz Ahmed Faiz was awarded Pakistan`s highest civil award Nishan-e-Imtiaz in 1990 in recognition of his services in literature.

He also received many awards, including, Nigar, Lenin Peace Prize, HRC Peace Prize and Avicenna Prize.

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