Author shortlisted for the Man Booker prize in 2013 was an advocate of what he saw as Pakistan’s ancient traditions of pluralism and tolerancePakistani author Intizar Hussain,widely recognised as one of the greatest Urdu writers in history, has died aged 92 following a period of illness, or according to his doctor.
The prolific author,known for his novels, short stories, or columns and poetry,belatedly saw worldwide recognition when he was shortlisted for the Man Booker international prize in 2013 and awarded France’s highly prestigious Ordre des Arts et des Lettres a year later.
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Source: theguardian.com