Imtezaaj, Urdu Research Journal, UOK - Karachi

امتزا ج

Department of Urdu, University of Karachi, Pakistan
ISSN (print): 2518-9719
ISSN (online): 2518-976X
Abstract

Mushtaq Ahmad Yusufi is one of the greatest writer of Urdu humorous prose.  His writing stands out because it blends humor with deep wisdom, social observation and literary richness. He often uses satire to criticize society, traditions and human behavior, but in a polite and refined manner. His famous witty sayings, seemingly contradictory but meaningful, are a hallmark of his style that is called Paradox.  This paradoxical style of Mushtaq Ahmad Yusufi turns ordinary observations into meaningful reflections, making his writing both entertaining and thought provoking. In this article, paradoxes of Yusufi's prose is organized and presented with a factual in-depth explanation and realistic interpretation.

Author(s):

Zareen Fatima

Lecturer, Dept. of Urdu

Sir Syed Govt. Girls College, Karachi

Pakistan

Details:

Type: Article
Volume: 25
Issue: 25
Language: Urdu
Id: 6a434ade945d0
Pages 28 - 49
Published June 30, 2026
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