Javed Saba

Javed Saba, whose real name is Syed Hasan Jawaid, was born on 3 May 1958 in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. He is known primarily as a poet of ghazals, shers (couplets), and nazms, with a poetic voice marked by themes of solitude, reflection, longing, and emotional seriousness. Over the years he has developed a reputation for expressing deep feelings of yearning and introspection through his verse.

His first poetry book, Aalam Mere Dil Ka, was published in 1989; subsequent works include Koi Dekh Na Lay released in 2012, among others. He has also participated in literary conferences and mushairas both in Pakistan and abroad. These appearances and his printed works have helped build a readership that values sincerity of emotion and the musicality of language in Urdu poetry.

In addition to being a poet, Javed Saba is also a senior journalist affiliated with Express News. His dual role as a journalist and poet shows in his writing: the sensitivity to human emotion paired with awareness of societal contexts. Despite often focusing on personal emotions and inner thoughts, his poetry does not turn away from the broader realities that surround him.

His collected works include several ghazals, nazms, and many couplets that are shared online and in literary circles. These reflect a balance between traditional Urdu poetic form, meter, rhyme, imagery, and modern sensibilities: a desire to express what is often unsaid about loneliness, desire, and the passage of time.

Javed Saba continues to be active in literary life in Karachi. Though not among the most globally famous Urdu poets, his work is appreciated among those who seek emotional depth, musical sound, and personal honesty in poetry. His poems are recited, shared on online platforms, and remain part of Urdu literary festivals and gatherings. His life and work show how contemporary Urdu poetry still finds space for classic forms, heartfelt expression, and a poetic intimacy that speaks directly to the heart.