Calligraphy maestro Sadiquain to be remembered on Thursday.

ISLAMABAD -- The nation will remember calligraphy maestro Sadiquain Ahmad Naqvi on his 92nd birthday falling on Thursday.

He was born in a calligrapher's family in Amroha, India on June 30, 1930 and migrated to Pakistan after the partition.

The national calligrapher earned massive respect and inspired millions of people across the globe through his magical artwork.

He was known as one of the finest painter and calligrapher in the history of Pakistan.

In calligraphy, he created his own distinct expression outside the traditional angular and cursive style which gave him a sublime identity in the world of arts.

The art supremo painted numbers of colossal murals and drew illustrations which are still adorning the walls of public buildings in Pakistan and India.

'Quest for Knowledge' is one of his finest and famous murals, displayed at the Lahore Museum.

The renowned Pakistani artist had also written thousands of powerful poetic verses in rubaiyat and marsia as he had great command on poetry as well.

He had staunch devotional connection with his artistic skills and...

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