Personal Profile About Farzana Burkey
Farzana Burkey is a Pakistani poet, novelist, journalist, philanthropist, and human rights activist. She earned her B. Tech degree in English Literature from Punjab University, Pakistan, and thenan M. A. degree in Media Studies and Mass Communication from the University of Toronto, Canada. She briefly worked in the media but then shifted her focus to literature and poetry.
She has become a multilingual writer, having a wealth of poetry and literary works in both Urdu and English. She has been recognized in her literary career with many book launches and awards. According to many reports, she had written around 70 published works until 2025, one of her great contributions to modern Pakistani literature. She is also a known social and human rights activist who took part in various public debates related to literature, education, and social issues. Her career is an example of a successful transformation from media to a promising literary career.
Farzana Burkey Age
Farzana’s age is not publicly known because her birth year or date has not been revealed by her.
Farzana Burkey Husband
Farzana’s husband is a former Pakistani cricketer, Aaqib Javed,d whom she met at a wedding ceremony. The couple then spent time getting to know each other and eventually got married in 1998. They are still married and have a daughter together named Uqba.