Mazhar Abro ( Sindhi: مظھر ابڙو) is a prominent short story writer, novelist, playwright and poet from

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.His literary appreciation began with the "Shah Abdul Lateef Bhitaai National Award" by

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Islamabad.

Early life

Mazhar Abro was born as Mazhar Hussain Abro according t
Encyclopedia Sindhiana
by Sindhi Language Authority he was born to Manzoor Hussain Abro on 25 April 1971 in village

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, Sindh, Pakistan. Abro completed his early education at his village Kolab Jial, Khairpur and then his secondary education at Comprehensive High School, Khairpur. He affiliated himself with Pakistan Degree College, Khairpur for Graduation, and obtained a master's degree in

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and economics from Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur.

Contribution

Mazhr Abro has authored seven books, one poetry collection, 4 books of Short stories and 2 Novels. By profession he is a professor of the College Education Department, Government of Sindh. He has granted many awards, including the National award from Pakistan Academy of Letters Islamabad.

Awards

In 1997, Abro won the

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Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai Award for best book in

for ''Khawab Khota Sika''. Abro was honored on March 19, 2005.

Publications

Novels

* ''Jeevan Ujar Rasta'' (2000, Venggas Publication Khairpur) * ''Khuwaban jo Safar'' (2009, Venggas Publication Khairpur)

Short stories

* ''Dharti Tay Wikhrial Tanda'' (1993, Preet Publication Khairpur) * ''Khuwab Khota Sika'' (1998, Venggas Publication Khairpur) * ''Sard Khanay Mein Rakhial Khuwab'' (2000, Venggas Publication Khairpur) * Sukal Nadi ja Nishan (2020, Naun Niyapo Publication Karachi)

Poetry

* ''Dard Jay Aas Pas'' (2002, Venggas Publication Khairpur)

References

External links

Sindh Today

Literate, NOS, The News International
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