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Zafar Mairaj ( ur, , born on 11 October 1968, at
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) is a Pakistani drama writer, lyricist and short story writer. He primarily writes in
Urdu Urdu (;"Urdu"
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Brahui and Balochi. He has written more than 50 drama serials, plays and
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for PTV and private networks such as
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also.


Early life

He was born in Syed (Mashwani) house fathered by Mohammad Mairaj. He matriculated from Helper public school, Quetta and for intermediate he went to Tameer-e-Nau Public College, Quetta. He got the bachelor's degree in
civil engineering Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including public works such as roads, bridges, canals, dams, airports, sewage ...
from
Balochistan University of Engineering and Technology, Khuzdar The Balochistan University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) is a public university located in Khuzdar, Balochistan Khuzdar ( Brahui/ bal, ; ur, , ), historically known as Qusdar ( ar, قصدار, quṣdār), is the capital city of Khu ...
. While he was a college student he wrote short stories, columns in magazines and newspapers, and participated in literary events. He worked as a journalist for a while until he wrote his first
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''Amarbail'' for PTV in 1991.


Career

He chose the problems of the Lower Middle Class as a theme for his writing, as he himself belonged to the same deprived class of the society.


For PTV


For satellite channels


Awards and nominations


Accolades

He has received most nominations for Best Writer without ever winning.


References


External links

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Mairaj, Zafar 1968 births Balochi-language writers Living people People from Quetta Pakistani civil engineers Pakistani dramatists and playwrights Pakistani television writers Pakistani television people Pashtun people