The 15th death anniversary of renowned poet Munir Niazi was observed today [26th December].

Known for his melodious ghazals Niazi also penned songs for films.

Some of his Urdu collections include “Taiz Hawa aur Tanha Phool”, “Jungle main Dhanak” and “Mah-e-Munir”.

He passed away on this day in 2006 after suffering from a respiratory disease.

Meanwhile, paying rich tributes to famous Urdu poet Munir Niazi, Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has announced that Siddique Trade Center flyover situated in Gulberg, Lahore will be named after Munir Niazi

Sardar Usman Buzdar also directed the Director General Lahore Development Authority to display the new name of flyover and said that the late Munir Niazi had a prominent place among his contemporaries.