1916 (Khushab) – 2006 (Lahore) • Humanist
"A colossal literary figure in Pakistan, Qasmi was not just a poet but a master short-story writer and the editor of the prestigious literary magazine 'Funoon'. He famously discovered and mentored great talents like Parveen Shakir. His poetry is deeply rooted in humanism, rural landscapes, and the socio-economic struggles of the common man, written with a soft, elegant, and highly accessible touch."