The fifth death anniversary of renowned Urdu novelist and play writer 'Bano Qudsia' was observed today (Friday).

She was born on 28 November 1928 in Feroz Pur (India). She got married to well-known writer and play writer Ashfaq Ahmed.

Government of Pakistan honored Bano Qudsia with Sitara-e-imtiaz.

Her novel ‘Raja Gidh’ is one of best novels of Urdu. Bano Aapa also wrote for television and stage in both Urdu and Punjabi languages. Her play Aadhi Baat has been called "a classic."

She died in Lahore on 4 February 2017.