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Saghir Tabassum (Punjabi: صغیر تبسم; also transliterated as Ṣag̲h̲īr Tabassum) is a Pakistani Punjabi poet, researcher, and academic writer known for his contribution to contemporary Punjabi literature in Pakistan. His poetry and critical writings explore the cultural, historical, and linguistic aspects of the Punjabi language, particularly focusing on the literary traditions of the Bahawalnagar region.[1][2]

Work

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Tabassum is the author of several Punjabi poetry collections and critical works, including Qaidī Sufne (2010), Asān̲ Chup Nahin̲ Vaṭnī Dhartī Te (2021), and Urdū Bolan Vāliye Kuṛiye (2024).[3][4][5] His poetry has been discussed by literary figures such as Anwar Masood and Zafar Iqbal in Urdu and Punjabi literary columns.[6][7]His works have been included in discussions of modern Punjabi poetry in Pakistan and have been cited in academic and media sources, including the Dawn newspaper and the SBS Punjabi podcast (Australia).[8][9] His books have been catalogued by the Library of Congress (U.S.) and other major libraries, confirming their international distribution.[10]In addition to his poetic works, Tabassum has contributed essays and research on Punjabi literary history, emphasizing the cultural connections between the Siraiki and Lehnda Punjabi regions.[11] His books have been launched at various academic forums, including seminars organized by the Islamia University of Bahawalpur.[12]

Selected works

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  1. Qaidī Sufne (Punjabi: قیدی سفنے)[13]. Lahore: Sānjh Publications, 2010. ISBN: 978-969-8957-88-9. Library of Congress entry
  2. Jiyūndiyān̲ Mardiyān̲ Āsān̲ (Punjabi: جیوندیاں مردیاں آساں)[14]. Lahore: Maktabah-yi Roshan Khayāl, 2018. First edition. LOC record
  3. Asān̲ Chup Nahin̲ Vaṭnī Dhartī Te: Ẓilaʻ Bahāwalnagar de Panjābī Adab dā Tārīk̲h̲ī te Tanqīdī Jāʻiẓah (Punjabi: اساں چپ نہیں وٹنی دھرتی تے)[15]. Lahore: Print Media Publications, 2021. ISBN 978-627-7546-01-4. LOC record
  4. Wāhagioṅ Āra-Pāra (Punjabi: واہگیوں آر پار)[16]. Co-authored with Dr. Jagdeep Kaur Ahuja. Mohali–Chandigarh, India: Unistar Books Pvt. Ltd., 2023. ISBN: 9789395263443. LOC record
  5. Urdū Bolan Vāliye Kuṛiye: Ik Lammī Naz̤m (Punjabi: اردو بولن والیے کُڑئیے). Lahore: Print Media Publications, 2024. Second edition. LOC record
  6. Ik Khayāl Samandrūn̲ Ḍonghā (Punjabi: اک خیال سمندروں ڈونگا). Lahore: Print Media Publications, 2024. Third edition. LOC search
  7. Urdū Bolan Vāliye Kuṛiye (2024), in Gurmukhi India

References

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  1. ^ Masood, Asif Ali. Ṣag̲h̲īr Tabassum dī Panjābī adab nū dayn (M.Phil thesis) (in Punjabi). University of the Punjab. p. 17.
  2. ^ "Ṣag̲h̲īr Tabassum". Folk Punjab (in Punjabi). Retrieved 4 November 2025.
  3. ^ Tabassum, Ṣag̲h̲īr (2010). Qaidī Sufne (in Punjabi). Lahore: Sānjh. ISBN 9789698957889. LCCN 2010343309.
  4. ^ Tabassum, Ṣag̲h̲īr (2021). Asān̲ Chup Nahin̲ Vaṭnī Dhartī Te (in Punjabi). Lahore: Print Media Publications. ISBN 9786277546014. LCCN 2021321504.
  5. ^ Tabassum, Ṣag̲h̲īr (2024). Urdū Bolan Vāliye Kuṛiye (in Punjabi). Lahore: Print Media Publications. LCCN 2025343219.
  6. ^ Masood, Anwar (2010). Qaidī Sufne (in Punjabi). Lahore: Sānjh. p. 11.
  7. ^ Iqbal, Zafar (8 April 2023). "Ṣag̲h̲īr Tabassum di Panjābī shā'irī". Daily Dunya (in Urdu).
  8. ^ "Remembering Punjabi literary voices". Dawn. 8 December 2022.
  9. ^ "Sahit and Kala: 'Qaidī Sufne' by Saghir Tabassum". SBS Punjabi (in Punjabi). Retrieved 4 November 2025.
  10. ^ "Ṣag̲h̲īr Tabassum". Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
  11. ^ "Lehnde Panjāb de śā'ir". Ajda Punjab (in Punjabi). Retrieved 4 November 2025.
  12. ^ "Book launch ceremony of 'Urdū Boln waliye Kuṛīye' by Punjabi poet Saghir Tabassum". Islamia University of Bahawalpur. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
  13. ^ Qaidī Sufne (قیدی سفنے). Lahore: Sānjh Publications, 2010. ISBN: 9789698957889. Google Books
  14. ^ Jiyūndiyān̲ mardiyān̲ āsān̲ (جیوندیاں مردیاں آساں). Lahore: Maktabah-yi Roshan Khayal, 2018. Google Books
  15. ^ Asān̲ chup nahin̲ vaṭnī dhartī te : Ẓilaʻ Bahāvalnagar de Panjābī adab dā tārīk̲h̲ī te tanqīdī jāʻizah (اسان چپ نئیں وٹنی دھرتی تے : ضلع بہاولنگر دے پنجابی ادب دا تاریخی تے تنقیدی جائزہ). Lahore: Print Media Publications, 2021. ISBN 9786277546014. Google Books
  16. ^ Wāhagioṃ āra-pāra (واہگیوں آر پار). Mohali–Chandigarh: Unistar Books Pvt. Ltd., 2023. ISBN: 9789395263443. Co-authored with Jagadīpa Kaura Āhūjā. Google Books
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  1. Ṣag̲h̲īr Tabassum – Folk Punjab
  2. Ṣag̲h̲īr Tabassum – Library of Congress Authorities
  3. ‘Qaidī Sufne’ review – SBS Punjabi Podcast (Australia)
  4. Book launch – Islamia University of Bahawalpur
  5. Zafar Iqbal’s column on Ṣag̲h̲īr Tabassum – Daily Dunya
  6. Article mentioning Ṣag̲h̲īr Tabassum – Dawn
  7. Book preview of ‘Qaidī Sufne’ – Apna Org

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