Prominent poet, educationist and scholar professor Inayat Ali Khan passed away in Karachi today after a protected illness.

He was 85 years old.

The versatile poet not only wrote for adults, but also penned many a poems for children. He was known for his humorous poetry. His frist name (Inayat) was also his pen name.

Among some of his famous poetry and scholarly collections were: ‘Azrah-e-Inayat’, ‘Inayat’, ‘Inayatain Kia Kia, ‘Nahayat’, ‘Nisab-e-Kitab-e-Urdu and Nisab-e-Kitab-e-Islamiyat.