The 25th death anniversary of renowned poetess Parveen Shakir is also being observed today. 

She was born on Nov 24, 1952 in Karachi. 

Parveen Shakir's poetry works include Khushbu, Sad-barg, Khud Kalami, Inkaar, Maah-e-Tamaam and Kaf-e-Aaina.

She was decorated with pride of performance award in 1990 and Adamjee Award in 1976.

She died in a road accident on this day in 1994 in Islamabad.

NNR/ Ahsan