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LAHORE: A survey carried out by the Gallup Pakistan on Wednesday found Amjad Islam Amjad the “most popular writer,” followed by the late Ashfaq Ahmed and Ahmed Nadeem Qasmi.
A nationally representative sample of men and women from across the four provinces was asked “Which of the following writers (of literature) do you like the most?”
Responding to this, 26 per cent named Amjad Islam Amjad as their favourite author, 13 per cent considered Ashfaq Ahmed as their most favourite, 13 per cent opted for Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi, 11 per cent for Haseena Moeen and six per cent for Mustansar Hussain Tarar.
Eighteen per cent claimed that no one was their favourite author and one per cent cited other authors. However, 12 per cent did not give a view.
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Aug 09, 2012 01:28pm
Ashfaq Ahmed was and will remain the greatest writer this country had ever seen
Although Amjad Islam Amjad is also a genius.
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Aug 09, 2012 08:46am
Ashfaq Ahmed ... without a second thought
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Aug 09, 2012 11:31am
all they are our assets we respect them.we must follow the writings of these people.
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Aug 09, 2012 11:42am
nodoubt amjad is a great writer and also a great poet .i salute him
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Aug 10, 2012 09:15pm
If survey is about best playwright, I totally second the standings.
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Aug 11, 2012 05:46am
no doubt amjad islam amjad is popular in prose and poetry.he has depicted the true life in his fiction.
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