Karachi:The 24th death anniversary of the renowned poet Jaun Elia is being observed today. Known for his distinctive writing style, Elia's work continues to captivate readers with its classic Urdu poetry.

According to Radio Pakistan, Jaun Elia, whose real name was Syed Hussain Sibt-e-Asghar Naqvi, was born in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, in British India in 1931. He migrated to Pakistan in 1957 and made Karachi his home.

Elia's literary legacy includes celebrated poetry collections such as Shayad, Ya'ni, Gumaan, Lekin, Ramooz, and Goya. His contributions to Urdu literature were recognized with the Presidential Pride of Performance Award. Elia passed away on this day in 2002 in Karachi, leaving behind a rich literary heritage.