Dr. Syed Akhtar Jafri was a towering figure in the world of Urdu and Punjabi literature. An author of several well-received and critically acclaimed books, Dr. Jafri had a long list of academic assignments as well as achievements. He served as a principal in various government colleges in Lahore and also remained a faculty at the University of the Punjab, Lahore. His works in the Punjabi language are mostly research-based and his books have served as a rich source of knowledge for aspirants to various competitive exams. His meritorious services in the field of literature have been recognized in Pakistan as well as in other countries, including India, as he has been conferred with multiple awards and prizes.