In his opinion Faiq’s verse is like a fresh and fragrant gust of wind in the realm of Urdu poetry that serves to ... which has impacted their general attitude and demeanour, albeit imperceptibly.

On the same occasion, Pakistani-origin Australian Urdu romantic poet Faisal Syed said that Australia is a multicultural country where we all live together and share love through our poetry.

It has been a cornerstone of India’s literary heritage, from the poetry of Mirza Ghalib to the progressive writers’ movement that fueled the freedom struggle. Urdu’s influence extends to ...