Category: Saghar Siddiqui

Saghar Siddiqui (born Muhammad Akhtar; 14 Aug 1928 – 19 July 1974) was a Pakistani Urdu poet. Known as the ‘Poet of Pain’, homeless Siddiqui was found dead on a street corner of Lahore at age 46. His dog also died a year later, reportedly at the same spot.Notable legacy Although details of his works vary in different sources, Saghar Siddiqui is consistently remembered for his contribution to modern Urdu poetry and for the tragic arc of his life. His name continues to appear in searches and in social app queries (e.g., sagir sadique), demonstrating ongoing interest.