was a staunch follower of Bacha Khan and he had returned the cheque sent to him by Ziaul Haq when he was in admitted to a hospital in Karachi. He was always using the word Pakhtunkhwa for the NWFP in his conversations, meetings and poetry. He was also the General Secretary of Ulasi Adabi Tolana (UAT), Mardan, which was organised by well-known poet and nationalist leader, Ajmal Khattak, about 36 years ago. He also wrote several dramas, songs for radio and PTV. His books 'Da Livala Muhabat, Da Rabab Tang' (poetry), 'Teli Pehrona'(shot story) and 'Palwasha' (poetry) have already been published.
from The News International: Noted poet Iqbal Iqbal passes away
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