The 14th death anniversary of renowned Urdu poet, Ahmed Faraz was observed today [Thursday].

Ahmad Faraz was born on January 12, 1931 in Kohat.

The real name of Ahmad Faraz was Syed Ahmad Shah.

He started his career as a script writer from Radio Pakistan Peshawar and later joined Urdu Department of Peshawar University as a lecturer.

Tanha tanha, Be-awaz gali kuchon main, Sab awazain meri hain and Shab-e-khoon are among his literary works.

The great Urdu poet was decorated with a number of national and international awards including the Nagar Award, Sitara-e-Imtiaz and Hilal-e-Imtiaz.

Ahmed Faraz breathed his last on this day in 2008 and was buried in Islamabad.