Nasir Malik—born Khuda Bakhsh Nasir—is a distinguished Pakistani fiction writer, novelist, columnist, researcher, and an accomplished Urdu and Punjabi poet. Since beginning his literary journey in 1985 with children’s stories, he has evolved into a prolific author whose work spans poetry, fiction, criticism, history, and cultural research. His creative canvas reflects a deep engagement with the social and cultural life of the Indus region, and his writings are celebrated for linguistic richness, thematic depth, and stylistic diversity.
Over four decades, he has authored more than two dozen books, including acclaimed novels such as Tamasha-e-Ishq, Jannat, La’imoot, Dil Aashna, and the widely read four-volume novel series Musafir. His poetry collections—Ghubar-e-Hijran, Hatheli, Samia, Kamāl, and Namayan—showcase his mastery over classical and modern poetic idioms. He is especially recognized worldwide for producing the first-ever collections of 99 Hamd based on Asma-e-Husna, and 99 Na‘at composed in 99 distinct poetic meters.
His nonfiction works, including Encyclopedia of Layyah and Layyah di Tareekh, are acknowledged as significant contributions to regional historiography. As a columnist, his celebrated column “Shehr-e-Khayaal” appeared for many years in major Pakistani newspapers, while his short stories and serial fiction have been published extensively in leading Urdu magazines such as Sabrang, Suspense, Jasoosi Digest, and Urdu Digest.
As the founder of UrduSukhan.com, he has played a vital role in promoting Urdu literature globally, providing free access to thousands of literary works and connecting nearly 3,000 writers worldwide.
Recipient of numerous national and international literary awards, Nasir Malik’s creative legacy continues to inspire scholars, researchers, and readers across the Urdu-speaking world.
Creative Icelands (Selected Poetry): Nasir Malik
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