Arts Council’s Adabi Committee organized an evening with senior PTV producer Mr. Iqbal Haider who is a Muslim Pakistani-American. Syed Iqbal Haider is a notable Urdu writer and poet. His first devotional poetry collection, Laraib, has been published. Syed Iqbal Haider has a particular interest in Haiku poetry, and his contributions in this genre have been widely recognized by literary societies. Besides Haiku, he has contributed at various other platforms in Pakistan, UAE, UK and North America on Urdu poetry and literature.
He continues to serve as an adjunct professor, columnist, and editor. Syed Iqbal Haider also has a lifetime of experience in television broadcasting and production. He has served as a senior Program Producer in Pakistan, producing multiple programs related to Islam, education, and culture. He currently resides in Dallas, the US along with his wife and children.