Balochistan: The writer of current Baloch national anthem passes away

QUETTA: The renowned Baloch poet and writer of the current Baloch national anthem ‘Maa Chuken Balochani’ (We are the children of Baloch’ passed away in Karachi on Friday.

Ustaad Abdul Majeed Gwadari more famously known as Majeed Gwadari has lost his battle against a lingering illness at a hospital in Karachi.

The Baloch revolutionary poet was born in 1937 in the town of Gwadar. His grandparents had originally moved from Bahu Dashtyari in Iranian occupied Balochistan to Gwadar in a late 19^th century.

Apart from writing the ‘Maa Chuken Balochani’ Majeed was also the author of many books and composer of numerous Balochi revolutionary songs.

He also worked as a teacher at the same school in Gwadar for many years where he had acquired his basic education.

He was one of the towering characters who promoted Balochi literature and poetry. His legacy will continue to inspire the new generations of Balochi revolutionary poets and singers.

BW News team pay rich tribute to Ustaad Majeed Gwadari and offer their condolences to Baloch nation and the family of the great Baloch poet.