Imtiaz Dharker

The Poet Laureate Has Gone to His Shed by BBC

Jul 17, 202162:29Society & Culture

Poet Imtiaz Dharker was born in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Her family moved to Glasgow when she was less than one year old. A fine artist and film maker, she has won the Queen’s Gold Medal for her poetry. Seen as one of B...

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