Nasim Syed

An Urdu poet, short story writer, columnist, and translator residing in Canada. She has published seven books: Aadhi Gawahi; Samundar Rasta Dega; Jis Tan Lage; Shumali America ke Haqiqi Bashindon ke Shaer; Khush Guzranguzar Gae; European Nau Aabadyat ke Aboriginal Adab Per Asrat; and Teele Bhae Aag. Aadhi Gawahi was chosen as the best book of the year and received an award from Los Angeles Urdu Markaz. Samunder Rasta Dega also received the best book of the year award from Washington Adbi Markaz. She is the chair of the Canadian Urdu Writers Forum.