Pakistan's 'greatest fiction writer' Intizar Hussain dies at 92February 3, 2016 - 18:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Pakistani author Intizar Hussain, widely recognised as one of the greatest Urdu writers in history, died on Tuesday February 2 aged 92 in the eastern city of Lahore, according to his doctor, following a period of illness, AFP reports. The prolific author was known for his novels, short stories, columns and poetry and belatedly saw worldwide recognition when he was shortlisted for the Man Booker International Prize in 2013 and was awarded France's "Ordre des Arts et des Lettres" a year later. Born on December 7, 1923 in Dibai, India, he migrated to the newly formed Pakistan in 1947 -- an experience he wrote about 50 years later in "The First Morning". The short story captured the horror and optimism that accompanied the Partition of India where an estimated 14 million people were displaced, the largest mass migration in human history. The history of Pakistan and the subcontinent was also the setting for his acclaimed novel "Basti", published in 1979 and later translated into English. He was also a regular literary columnist for Pakistan's leading English-language daily Dawn, and in later years became known as a voice of moderation and advocate of what he saw as the subcontinent's ancient traditions of pluralism and tolerance. Fellow Urdu writer Munnu Bhai told AFP: "Intizar Hussain was a man of letters. His death has left a huge gap in the literary circle of the subcontinent that would be felt of the centuries to come." Hussain's wife, Aliya Begum, died in 2004 and the couple had no children. Related links: Top stories The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running” Partner news | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |