Ahmad Hussain Mujahid

Ahmad Hussain Mujahid is a distinguished poet, critic, and fiction writer. With a literary career spanning over 40 years, he has established a reputable name in both national and international literary circles.

Mujahid is recognized for his contributions to Hindko and Urdu literature, particularly in making folk tales accessible to Urdu readers. He has received several awards, including the Pride of Performance from the President of Pakistan, the key to Muzaffarabad city from the Kashmir Literary Forum, the Saeen Ahmad Ali Award, and the Fakhr-e-Mansehra award from the district administration of Mansehra.

As a poet in Hindko, Gojri, and Urdu, Mujahid has authored books such as ‘Dhund Mein Lipta Jungle,’ ‘Saif-ul-Malook,’ and ‘Ouk Mein Aag,’ which won the Baba Guru Nanak Literary Award. His scholarly work ‘Ramooz-e-Shair’ is well-regarded in the Urdu literary community. His writings cover genres from poetry to critical research.

In his role as a social worker, Mujahid is a Trustee of the Pak-Irish Rehabilitation Center and the Treasurer of the INOR Patients Welfare Society, which supports cancer patients. His collaboration with JICA, Japan, on a selection of poetry for persons with disabilities, exemplifies his unique approach to blending art with social responsibility. He currently serves as a Member of the Copyright Board under the Ministry of Commerce.