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G Allana

G. Allana was an English language Pakistani poet. He was also a companion and biographer of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, and his sister Fatma Jinnah.

He was born to an Ismaili Khoja family and died in Karach. His son Piyar Ali Allan is a politician and has been a member of the parliament in Benazir Bhutto's era as the prime minister of the country. His book of poetry, "At the gate of love" is very famous for his mystic poetry.

G Allana Road is named after him in Karachi.

Last updated: 05-26-2005 19:38:37
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