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Urdu Service

Urdu Service

Written by: Afsheen Afzal
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 Urdu Service will feature classical and modern humorous prose, poetry, biographies, character sketches, travelogues, anecdotes from the history and cultural heritage of the subcontinent, and various types of music, especially Urdu ghazals and Bollywood songs relevant to the subject matter. It will also honor the creative artists of cinema and literature from the past and present.Afsheen Afzal Music
Episodes
  • Mirza Ghalib- Tha Khwab main khayal ko tujh sey mamla

    Mirza Ghalib- Tha Khwab main khayal ko tujh sey mamla
    Jan 24 2026

    What a dream!
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    Less than 1 minute
  • Iftikhar Arif

    Iftikhar Arif
    Jan 18 2026

    Iftikhar Arif is one of the most respected voices in contemporary Urdu literature. A celebrated poet, scholar, and intellectual, his work blends classical tradition with modern thought, reflecting deep cultural insight and moral clarity. Formerly the Chairman of the Pakistan Academy of Letters, he is widely admired for his contribution to poetry, language, and public discourse across the Urdu-speaking world.
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    15 mins
  • Yeah na thi humari kismet- Mirza Ghalib

    Yeah na thi humari kismet- Mirza Ghalib
    Jan 16 2026

    In this episode of Urdu Service, we delve into the timeless poetry of the legendary Mirza Ghalib. We explore one of his most iconic ghazals, "Yeh Na Thi Hamari Qismat," a masterpiece that captures the essence of unrequited love, destiny, and human longing.
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    2 mins
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