Shakeel Jazib

Shakeel Jazib

Shakeel Jazib is a renowned Urdu poet and the author of three poetry collections. He began his poetic journey in the 1990s and soon established his identity in literary circles. He was born in the Chiniot district of Punjab. He obtained an MA degree in Urdu Literature from Punjab University. After passing the competitive examination for employment, he joined the Pakistan Civil Services.

He has participated in many national and international poetry events, including those in the USA, England, the Netherlands, the UAE, India, Qatar, and Bahrain. He has been honoured with numerous awards and accolades from prominent literary organizations in these countries. He is also the honorary editor of the quarterly literary magazine Dabistan, published from Lahore. Additionally, he has hosted many literary programs on television.

Although Shakeel Jazib has experimented with various forms of poetry, his favourite genre remains the ghazal. His poetry collections ‘Har Naqsh Adhoora Hai’ (1997), ‘Jab Saans Mein Girhain Padti Hain’ (2003), and ‘Nami Danam’ (2020) have been well-received by literary enthusiasts. His writings are regularly featured in newspapers, magazines, and journals published in the Indian subcontinent and other countries. He has blended the Urdu poetic tradition with modern themes and fresh emotions.

According to the renowned intellectual and poet Iftikhar Arif, among the poets who have emerged with a distinct creative identity on the Pakistani ghazal scene in the first two decades of the 21st century, Shakeel Jazib stands out the most due to his complete artistic mastery and fresh ideas. He has emerged as a very strong representative of his generation.