Fatima Bhutto is an author and granddaughter of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. Her novel 'The Shadow of the Crescent Moon' (2013) explores the lives of three brothers in a small town in Pakistan's tribal regions. She is also known for her non-fiction work 'Songs of Blood and Sword,' a memoir of her family, and her sharp commentary on Pakistani politics and society.

Mian Muhammad Bakhsh was a 19th-century Sufi poet and saint. His epic poem 'Saif-ul-Malook' is a beloved work of Punjabi and Pahari literature. It tells the story of a prince's spiritual and romantic journey and is filled with allegorical wisdom. The poem is frequently sung in religious and cultural gatherings across Punjab and Azad Kashmir.

Anna Molka Ahmed was a British-born Pakistani artist and educator who single-handedly established the Fine Arts Department at Punjab University. She was a pioneer of art education in Pakistan and mentored generations of artists. Her own painting style was expressive and bold, focusing on the people and streets of Lahore, leaving a lasting impact on the country's academic art scene.

Nasir Kazmi was a major poet of the post-partition era, known for his melancholic and haunting ghazals. His work often dealt with the theme of migration (Hijrat) and the loss of the past. He revived the classical ghazal style with a modern sensibility, using simple but deeply evocative language that resonated with the displaced population of Pakistan.

Maulvi Abdul Haq was a scholar and linguist who dedicated his life to the Urdu language. He served as the secretary of the Anjuman Taraqqi-e-Urdu and moved to Pakistan after partition, where he continued his struggle to establish Urdu as the national language. His scholarly work and dictionaries were foundational for the development of Urdu in the new state.

Ahmed Shah Patras Bokhari was a brilliant humorist, educator, and diplomat who served as Pakistan's first permanent representative to the UN. His collection of essays, 'Patras Kay Mazamin,' is a cornerstone of Urdu humor, known for its subtle wit and refined prose. He played a key role in the early diplomatic efforts of Pakistan while maintaining a towering literary presence.

Jamil Naqsh was a reclusive master of modern Pakistani art. He is best known for his lifelong obsession with the themes of pigeons and women, which he rendered with incredible delicacy and complex textures. He also blended calligraphy with figurative art in a way that was unique in the Muslim world. His work is celebrated for its aesthetic refinement and its bridge between tradition and modernism.

Fahmida Riaz was a trailblazing poet, writer, and activist who served as the head of the Pakistan Academy of Letters. Her poetry was known for its bold exploration of female desire and political dissent. She was a major figure in the feminist movement in Pakistan and spent years in exile during the 1980s for her opposition to the military regime.

Sachal Sarmast was an 18th-century Sufi poet from Sindh. He wrote poetry in seven languages: Sindhi, Seraiki, Persian, Urdu, Arabic, Balochi, and Punjabi. His work emphasized 'Wahdat-ul-Wajud' and criticized religious intolerance. His shrine is in Daraza, near Khairpur, where he is celebrated for his message of universal brotherhood and love.

Ahmed Faraz was one of the most popular Urdu poets of the late 20th century. His poetry combined romanticism with a strong sense of social and political awareness. He was a master of the ghazal, and his verses have been sung by legendary singers like Mehdi Hassan. Faraz’s refusal to compromise with military regimes also earned him great respect as a poet of conscience.