The 34th death anniversary of Urdu poet and psychoanalyst Rais Amrohvi was observed on Thursday.

He was born on September 12, 1914, in Amroha, India.

He migrated to Pakistan on 19th October, 1947, and settled in Karachi.

Rais Amrohvi was known for his unique style of Qatanigari (quatrain writing).

He also supported the Urdu language in Pakistan.

He set-up Rais Academy, which trained people for the improvement of their emotional and moral well-being.

Rais Amrohvi penned a number of books on metaphysics, meditation and yoga.

He was assassinated on September 22, 1988.