M. Athar Tahir

M. Athar Tahir (born 1956) is a Pakistani civil servant who is also a poet, author, translator, painter and calligrapher.[1]

Early life

He studied at Lawrence College Ghora Gali Murree, Oxford University, England, and the University of Pennsylvania, United States.

Recognition

Awards for his works include the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz for literature in 1998, the Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai Award in 1990, and the National Book Council Prize in 1991.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Shamsie, Muneeza (2006-09-30). "Of palm and cactus". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2008-01-29.
  2. ↑ Aslam, Ihsan (2003-09-17). "THE HISTORY MAN: Athar Tahir's journey". Daily Times. Retrieved 2008-01-29.


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