The 19th death anniversary of renowned poet Ahmad Shah Awan, commonly known as Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi is being observed today.
He was born on 20th November 1916 in Anga village of Khushab District.
He was given Pride of Performance, Pakistan Academy of Letters’ lifetime achievement award, as well as civil award, Sitara-i-Imtiaz.
Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi also worked as a script writer for Radio Pakistan.
He died on this day in 2006 in Lahore.
