Death anniversary of Saadat Hasan Manto today

The 71st death anniversary of renowned Pakistani writer, playwright and author Saadat Hasan Manto is being observed today.

Manto was born in Ludhiana, British India on 11th May, 1912.

Saadat Hassan Manto wrote short stories, novels, radio plays, essays and personality sketches.

On January 18, 2005, the Government of Pakistan issued a postage stamp to commemorate his services on his 50th death anniversary.

Manto was also honoured with Nishan-e-Imtiaz award by Pakistani government in 2012.

Saadat Hasan Manto died on this day in 1955 in Lahore.