into self-imposed exile during Zia-ul-Haq's era after he was arrested for reciting certain poems at a mushaira criticizing the military rule. He stayed for in Britain, Canada and Europe for six years before returning to Pakistan, where he was initially appointed Chairman Academy of Letters and later, Chairperson of the Islamabad based National Book Foundation for several years. He has been awarded with numerous national and international awards.
He was awarded Hilal-e-Imtiaz in 2004 in recognition of his literary achievements. He returned the award in 2006 after becoming disenchanted with the government and its policies.
from SAMAA: Ahmad Faraz's 2nd death anniversary today
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