Ahmad Nadeem Qasimi

Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi (Born 1916) is an Urdu language Pakistani poet, journalist, literary critic and short story writer. He is a major figure in contemporary Urdu literature and center of many controversies. Recently he was forced to leave a government office, which he headed for decades and the output was reportedly zero. His opponents accuse him of financial, professional, literary and moral corruptions. He is the most influential person, who has links everywhere in the corridors of power and fame. According to critics, "his (Mr Qasimi) literary tussle with another writer Dr. Vazir Agha turned into personal enmity and the two has their own groups of literary warriors who often fire literary bullets on each other’s terror camps!"

Mr Qasimi started his career as a clerk in the government and later on left it for journalism. He is a graduate from the Punjab University. As an active member of the Progressive Writers Movement, Mr. Qasimi is probably one of the most admired Pakistani writers.