ISLAMABAD, Dec 26 (APP):The 29th death anniversary of eminent and trailblazing poetess, Parv
een Shakir, affectionately known as the “Poetess of Fragrance” was observed (Tuesday) where fans from all walks
of life through media platforms paid rich tributes to her unforgettable services.
Born in Karachi on November 24, 1952, Parv
een Shakir became a prominent figure in the literary landscape after successfully clearing the competitive examination for the Civil Service, PTV news channels reported.
In 1977, she made her literary debut with the publication of her first poetry collection, ‘Khushbu’ (Fragrance), which garnered exceptional acclaim within literary circles. Her subsequent collections, including ‘Sad Barg’ (One Hundred Leaves), ‘Khood-Qalami’ (Self-Talk), and ‘Inkaar’ (Denial) further solidified her status as a distinguished Urdu
poet.
The complete works of Parv
een Shakir were published under the title ‘Mah-e-Tamam’ (The Full Moon), while her final poetry collection, ‘Kaf-e-Aina’ (The Mirror’s Edge), was posthumously released after her demise.
Parv
een Shakir contributed a unique an
d fresh style to Urdu poetry, earning her accolades and recognition. The Government of Pakistan honored her with the prestigious President’s Award for Pride of Performance in acknowledgement of her outstanding contributions.
On the fateful morning of December 26, 1994, Parv
een Shakir tragically lost her life in a traffic accident in Is
lamabad. She rests peacefully in the central cemetery of Is
lamabad, leaving behind a timeless legacy that continues to inspire and captivate poetry enthusiasts.
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