Qalandar momand biography

PESHAWAR: Sahibzada Habibur Rahman aka Qalandar Momand was a staunch nationalist and committed writer who had suffered imprisonment for his progressive views and Pakhtuns’ rights in accordance with the non-violence philosophy of Bacha Khan.

On the 18th death anniversary of the noted nationalist Pashto poet, critic and fiction writer, Awami National Party chief Asfandyar Wali Khan paid glowing tributes to him.

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According to a statement issued by ANP here the other day, the party chief said that Qalandar Momand had rendered selfless sacrifices for the cause of Pakhtun nationalism, Pashto language and several disciplines of literature.

He strongly believed in humanism, non-violence and the exclusivity of Bacha Khan, said the statement.

Even today, writings of such progressive and politically committed poets and writers could be used to reflect the true face of Pakhtuns.

The ANP chief said the contributions of Qalandar Momand should be celebrated as his works would always be re