The death anniversary of renowned Urdu writer, columnist, and journalist Ibrahim Jalees was observed on October 26.
Born in Bangalore in 1922, Jalees passed away in Karachi on October 26, 1977. He received his early education in Gulbarga, Hyderabad Deccan, and graduated from Aligarh Muslim University in 1942, beginning his writing career around the same time.
His journey in journalism started in Hyderabad Deccan, and after the partition of India, he moved to Pakistan, where he worked with several newspapers, including Imroz, Anjam, Jang, Hurriyat, and Masaawat. He also launched a weekly publication called Awami Adalat.
Jalees served as the editor of the Pakistan People’s Party newspaper Masaawat, which faced censorship during the martial law period. Known for his talent as a storyteller, he wrote serious and humorous essays and columns that gained immense popularity. Ibrahim Jalees authored several memorable books, including Zard Chehray, Chalees Crore Bhikari, Do Mulk Ek Kahani, Ulti Qabar, Asman ke Bashinday, Jail ke Din Jail ki Raatein, Neki Kar Thane Ja, Hansey Aur Phansey, along with travelogues from Russia, America, and Iran.
The Government of Pakistan awarded him the Tamgha-e-Husn-e-Karkardagi (Medal of Excellence) in recognition of his contributions.