Modern Urdu Ghazal in Okara:An analytical Study

Abstract

Among the other cities of Pakistan, okara has its own unique identity in terms of language and literature. Okara has its own rich literary cultural. It can also be called city of renowned poets who have proven their poetic abilities and gave the modern ghazal a new horizon. These poets not only known for their poetry but also earned a remarkable place in Urdu  literature.it is proud for the district okara that it has valuable contribution in the literary culture. In this article an attempt to be made to highlight the efforts made by poets of okara in the field of ghazal.

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