Google Doodle pays tribute to Pakistani poet Parveen Shakir

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Google Doodle pays tribute to Pakistani poet Parveen Shakir
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Google Doodle celebrated Urdu poet Parveen Shakir’s 67th birthday today (Sunday). Shakir defied tradition by expressing the female experience realistically in her poems.

Writing from a young woman’s perspective, Pakistani poet Parveen Shakir had an exceptionally decorated career

Her distinguished contributions to Urdu poetry earned her one of the highest civil awards in Pakistan

Learn more → https://t.co/NdbRjgHuxl #GoogleDoodle pic.twitter.com/s3D6JxMWZT

— Google Doodles (@GoogleDoodles) November 24, 2019

Born on November 24, 1952, in Karachi, Shakir broke the male-dominated mold of the time by being the first poet to use the Urdu word larki (girl) in her work.

Her first collection of poems titled Khushbu (Fragrance) won her the Adamjee Literary Award in 1976, and her distinguished contributions to Urdu poetry awarded her one of the highest civil prizes in Pakistan, the President’s Award for Pride of Performance in 1990.

An exceptionally accomplished student, Shakir was awarded a Master’s Degree in English Literature, Linguistics, Bank Management, a PhD in Bank Administration, as well as a Master’s in Public Administration from Harvard.

Professionally, Shakir was a long-time university English teacher and later found herself working for the Civil Service, climbing the ranks to become the second secretary of the Federal Bureau of Revenue of Pakistan.

Throughout her decorated career, Shakir continued to publish books of her poetry, including Sad-barg (Marsh Marigold), Khud Kalami (Talking To Oneself), Inkaar (Denial), Kaf-e-Aina (The Mirror’s Edge), and Mah-e-Tamaam (Full Moon), as referenced in the Doodle art.

The Parveen Shakir Trust was set up in 1994. The trust holds the Parveen Shakir Urdu Literature Festival, which aims to foster the next generation of Urdu literary figures.

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Google Doodle pays a creative tribute to Parveen Shakir on her 67th birthday
The famed Urdu poet was considered a pioneer for defying tradition

Published: November 24, 2019 15:01 APP
ISLAMABAD: Legendary poetess Parveen Shakir was remembered on her 67th birthday anniversary across the country on Sunday, when Google also celebrated the birthday of the great Pakistani Urdu poet with an enchanting doodle.

Shakir was born on November 24, 1952 in Karachi. She was regarded as a pioneer for defying tradition by expressing the “female experience” in Urdu poetry.

During her educational career, Shakir earned three master’s degrees in English Literature, Linguistics and Bank Management, and a PhD in Bank Administration.

Shakir joined the country’s civil services in 1976 in the customs department. She was appointed as the second secretary in the department in 1986.

Shakir was the first female poetess who expressed emotions and feelings of a young girl in a realistic manner. Spontaneity in expression was the hallmark of her poetry.

‘Khushbu’ gave her a dream start and then she never looked back. She employed mainly two forms of poetry in her work, ghazals and free verses. Her poetry is a subtle and beautiful combination of classical traditions and modern sensitivity.

Her prominent work is based on feminism, romanticism and social stigmas. She was one of the first women poets to use the word ‘larki’ (girl) in her writings in the male-dominated world of Urdu poetry.

On December 26, 1994, her car collided with a bus while she was on her way to work in Islamabad. The accident resulted in her death at only 42, a great loss to the Urdu poetry world. The road on which the accident took place is named after her as Parveen Shakir Road.

The Parveen Shakir Trust was organised in 1994. The trust holds the Parveen Shakir Urdu Literature Festival, which aims to foster the next generation of Urdu literary figures.

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Google Doodle pays tribute to Pakistani poet Parveen Shakir
Samaa Digital
9 hours ago

Google Doodle celebrated Urdu poet Parveen Shakir’s 67th birthday today (Sunday). Shakir defied tradition by expressing the female experience realistically in her poems.

Writing from a young woman’s perspective, Pakistani poet Parveen Shakir had an exceptionally decorated career

Her distinguished contributions to Urdu poetry earned her one of the highest civil awards in Pakistan

Learn more → https://t.co/NdbRjgHuxl #GoogleDoodle pic.twitter.com/s3D6JxMWZT

— Google Doodles (@GoogleDoodles) November 24, 2019

Born on November 24, 1952, in Karachi, Shakir broke the male-dominated mold of the time by being the first poet to use the Urdu word larki (girl) in her work.

Her first collection of poems titled Khushbu (Fragrance) won her the Adamjee Literary Award in 1976, and her distinguished contributions to Urdu poetry awarded her one of the highest civil prizes in Pakistan, the President’s Award for Pride of Performance in 1990.

An exceptionally accomplished student, Shakir was awarded a Master’s Degree in English Literature, Linguistics, Bank Management, a PhD in Bank Administration, as well as a Master’s in Public Administration from Harvard.

Professionally, Shakir was a long-time university English teacher and later found herself working for the Civil Service, climbing the ranks to become the second secretary of the Federal Bureau of Revenue of Pakistan.

Throughout her decorated career, Shakir continued to publish books of her poetry, including Sad-barg (Marsh Marigold), Khud Kalami (Talking To Oneself), Inkaar (Denial), Kaf-e-Aina (The Mirror’s Edge), and Mah-e-Tamaam (Full Moon), as referenced in the Doodle art.

The Parveen Shakir Trust was set up in 1994. The trust holds the Parveen Shakir Urdu Literature Festival, which aims to foster the next generation of Urdu literary figures.

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