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18th death anniversary of Shaikh Ayaz observed  

He wrote more than 50 books of poetry, plays, biographies and short stories in Sindhi and wrote articles and poetry in Urdu as well.

By APP
December 28, 2015

SUKKUR: The 18th death anniversary of prominent Sindhi poet Shaikh Ayaz was observed here on Monday.

Ayaz introduced modern trends in Sindhi poetry and literature.

He wrote more than 50 books of poetry, plays, biographies and short stories in Sindhi and wrote articles and poetry in Urdu as well.

He was sung largely in his life time as well as after his death. He is read and respected in Pakistan and India very much along with all over the world.

He was awarded Sitara-i-Imtiaz for his literary works.

His poetry was translated in all the major languages of the world including English, French, Chinese, and Russian etc. along with Pakistani languages.