Iftikhar Qaisar his time in London as he actively participated in dozens during his formative time in the UK. When Benazir Bhutto was forced as a political exile to London Iftikhar Qaisar was requested to read his popular and patriotic poetry at her massive public rallies. His first poetry book Samander Maen Samander was first published in 1991 by Alhamd Publications (Lahore, Pakistan) - several editions followed. At the height of activity in his poetic life during the eighties and early nineties many great Urdu and Punjabi poets appreciated his poetry in their interviews and writing. The great poets and critics who
Iftikhar Qaisar 1997 a music album of Iftikhar Qaisar’s poetry was released under the same title as his first book ‘Samander Maen Samander’. The album was compiled and directed by Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. This was in fact Khan’s last album before his tragic death in London. A music video was made for the title song ‘Samander Maen Samander’ which helped the popularity of the album worldwide. The music video has been shown on several Indian and Pakistani channels as well as being uploaded to YouTube by many fans. Iftikhar Qaisar Iftikhar Qaisar (; born 2 May) is a British Pakistani