Awards For Poetry and Literature
Tamgha-e-Imtiaz for Literature awarded by the Government of Pakistan (August 14, 2008)
Fatima Jinnah Medal for Literature awarded by the Government of Punjab on International
Women’s Day, March 8, 2006.
Ahmed Nadeem Qasmi Award for Poetry (2001) for the collection, Fana bhi eik saraab.
Hijra Award for Hijra year 1417 (June 1996- May 1997):
Dr Allama Mohammad Iqbal Award for the collection, Aadha Din aur Aadhi Raat.
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