Atif Tauqeer

Atif Tauqeer is a multifaceted Pakistani journalist, poet, writer, vlogger, and media researcher. He earned his bachelor’s degree in political science and master’s degree in mass communication from the University of Karachi, followed by a master’s in international media studies from the University of Bonn, Germany. Atif’s influence in Urdu literature has been significant since the early 1990s, with his poignant poem Shukria, penned in 1999, standing out for its critique of military intervention in politics. His literary contributions also include impactful works like Aytaraf (Confession), Talibani Darinday (Taliban Beasts), and Mutaliba (Demand). Atif Tauqeer continues to shape contemporary Urdu literature and media discourse with his insightful and provocative writings. He is currently working on an English novel.