Iqbal Khursheed

Iqbal Khursheed is a distinguished Urdu fiction writer, journalist, interviewer, columnist, vlogger, and film critic. He is currently associated with Geo News, Pakistan, and has previously worked with several reputable newspapers and media organizations throughout his professional career. Having conducted over 800 interviews with national and international personalities, he has firmly established himself as a prominent voice in Pakistani journalism. His short story collection, Chinal Aur Degar Afsanay, received critical acclaim and wide readership immediately upon publication, quickly becoming the talk of the town in literary circles. His two novels, Tikon ki Chauthi Jeht and Gard Ka Tofan, were also well received by both critics and readers. Tikon ki Chauthi Jeht was published in India, and its Hindi translation is expected to be released soon. The novel was further recognized when it was shortlisted for the UBL Award in the fiction category. His bestselling book, Fiction Se Mukalma, features in-depth interviews with sixteen leading fiction writers and has generated considerable discussion and admiration within literary circles. Iqbal Khursheed has also successfully experimented with journalistic stories and flash fiction under the title One Minute Story, which are regularly published on the editorial page of Jang, one of the largest Urdu newspapers in Pakistan. He serves as the editor of the prestigious literary journal Ijra and is the co-author of Sab Se Badi Jung, an important work documenting the journalistic movement in Pakistan. Born into a middle-class family, he holds master’s degrees in mass communication, English, and International Relations. Currently based in Karachi, he continues to contribute actively to Pakistan’s literary and journalistic landscape.