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Abstract

Major (R) Syed Zamir Jafari (January 01,2016-May 12,1999) was a legendary Urdu poet and prose writer . He belonged to Jehlum , Pakistan. After graduation from Lahore, he served as journalist. He joined British Army as captain inWW2. He was ranked as major of Pakistan Army in1965. Jafari served as Director of Islamabad Development Authority and Pakistan Academy of Letters. Due to his long literary, Social and defense services , he was awarded ‘‘pride of performance’’. He earned fame as an humorous poet and satiristic prose writer. However he had a much potential of serious writings too. He had created 18 books of poetry and 11 books of prose. He was considered unparallel humorous writer in the second half of 20th century, well known as ‘‘literary Guru.’’ Major Zamir Jafari Travelled a lot to patronize young writers and literary functions . Author of this article has searched new poetic dimensions of his Guru and refreshed his sweet memories