Pride of Performance Award conferred on Sarfraz Shahid

Islamabad: President Mamnoon Hussain has recently conferred Pride of Performance Award on renowned humorous poet Sarfraz Shahid. Renowned Urdu poet/writer Sarfraz Shahid was conferred with the Presidential Award for the Pride of Performance in recognition of his extraordinary services in the field of literature.

He is one of the celebrated humorous poets of Pakistan, who has his own unique mature style, skill and identification. He is equally popular at home and abroad. His poetry is a unique blend of wit, homour and satire.

The award winner poet is the author of over 32 books including seven collection of original humorous poetry, namely Bila Takaluf, Kuch To Kahiay, Hera Phery, Chokay, Dish Antenna, Gufta Shagufta and Chokay Chakkay.

Apart from his long experience at Pakistan Meteorological Department, he is a recipient of several honours and awards including Amir Khuso Award by Amir Khusro Society London, Special Award for Scientific Poetry by the Biotechnology Commission of Pakistan and Life Achievement Award by Punjab Arts Council Murree.

Sarfraz has represented Pakistan in USA, UK, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Emirates, Thailand, Singapure and Nepal. He has also participated in a number of national and international poetic symposiums.