Web Desk: The 26th death anniversary of renowned poet Syed Zameer Jafri is being observed today (Monday).
He was born on January 1, 1916, in Chak Abdul Khaliq, a village near Dina in the Jhelum district.
He became famous for his Urdu comic poetry and also wrote humorous columns in the newspapers and periodicals.
Jafri made significant contributions to Urdu literature with his unique style and wit.
He has about seventy-eight published books of poetry and prose representing a varied range of creative works.
His literary works often reflected themes of peace and love for humanity.
He passed away on May 12, 1999, in Bay Shore, New York, and was laid to rest in his hometown of Jhelum.