Mudasair Bashir Secures First Position in Prose Category at PILAC Awards 2024
Punjabi writer Mudassar Bashir wins top PILAC prose award, adding national honor to his internationally acclaimed literary career today proudly
Lahore (29.01.2026): Renowned writer and researcher Mudassar Bashir, a two-time winner of the prestigious International Dhahan Award (British Columbia, Canada), has achieved another significant literary milestone by securing First Position in the Prose (نثر) category for his novel “Goyal” at the Punjab Institute of Language, Art and Culture (PILAC) Awards 2024.
The annual awards, organized by PILAC under the Government of Punjab, aim to recognize outstanding literary contributions across multiple genres including poetry, prose, research, translation, and children’s literature in regional languages. Mudassar Bashir’s novel Goyal stood out among numerous submissions for its intellectual depth, narrative strength, and artistic excellence, earning unanimous appreciation from the jury.
Goyal is a powerful prose work that reflects contemporary socio-cultural realities through a refined narrative style and thoughtful characterization. The novel has been widely praised for its literary merit, originality of thought, and meaningful engagement with regional and human themes, making it a noteworthy contribution to modern Punjabi prose.
Already recognized internationally, Mudassar Bashir has earned the International Dhahan Award twice, one of the most prestigious global honors for Punjabi literature, administered from British Columbia, Canada. This international recognition, combined with his latest national achievement, underscores his stature as a leading contemporary voice in Punjabi prose.
Literary circles have welcomed this achievement as a strong affirmation of Mudassar Bashir’s consistent dedication to literature and his role in enriching Pakistan’s literary landscape.
The award ceremony witnessed participation from prominent writers, scholars, and cultural figures, reaffirming PILAC’s commitment to promoting language, literature, and cultural heritage in Punjab.
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Mudassar Bashir’s first-position win for Goyal, coupled with his repeated international recognition, is being widely regarded as a proud moment for contemporary Punjabi literature and a powerful inspiration for emerging writers across the country.
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