Renowned dramatist and playwright Haseena Moin has passed away at the age of 78 in Karachi due to cardiac arrest, her family confirmed on Friday.
Her nephew Moin Saeed said that her funeral prayer will be held today after Asar prayer in North Nazimabad.
Haseena Moin’s Career
She was the recipient of the Pride of Performance award for her services to the performing arts in Pakistan.
She had written several plays for stage, radio and television, some of which have even gained international repute.
She wrote Pakistan’s first original script ‘Kiran Kahani’ aired in the early-1970s.
She was considered to be the best playwright and dramatist Pakistan has ever witnessed.
She wrote some of the most popular dramas which gained international repute include Ankahi, Tanhaiyaan, Kiran Kahani, Dhoop Kinaray, Aahat, Uncle Urfi, Shehzori, Kohar, Des Pardes, Pal Do Pal, Aansoo, Kasak, Parchaiyan (1976) and Parosi.
Other notable works include Mere Dard ko Jo Zuban Milay, Kaisa Yeh Junoon, Dhundle Raaste, Shayad ke Bahar Aaye, Mohim Joo, Tum Se Mil Kar, Bandish and Zer Zabar Paish.

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