Renowned poet, drama writer and critic Amjad Islam Amjad passed away in Lahore on Friday. He was 78.

Amjad received ample recognition for his contributions in Urdu literature. He wrote several books.

Amjad Islam Amjad also received several awards including the Pride of Performance and Sitara e Imtiaz on his literary work.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Dr. Arif Alvi have expressed a deep sense of grief and sorrow over the sad demise of Amjad Islam Amjad.

In their separate condolence messages, the Prime Minister and President said Pakistan has lost a great poet and writer whose valuable services in the field of art and literature will always be remembered.   

Paying rich tribute to the late writer, they said Amjad Islam Amjad left a huge void in Urdu literature that cannot be filled.

They prayed for high ranks of the departed soul in the hereafter and patience for his bereaved family. They also He expressed sympathies with bereaved family.