Английская Википедия:Ahmed Mirza Jamil
Шаблон:Use Pakistani English Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Infobox person Ahmad Mirza Jamil (Шаблон:Lang-ur; 21 February 1921Шаблон:Spaced ndash17 February 2014)[1] was a Pakistani calligrapher best known for creation of Noori style of Nastaliq, which was first created as a digital typeface (font, Noori Nastaliq) in 1981.[2]
Awards and recognition
- Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Medal of Distinction) Award by the Government of Pakistan (1982) for his 'Invention of National Importance'.[1]
- Doctor of Letters, Honoris Causa degree awarded by the University of Karachi in recognition of his achievement.[1]
Books
He also wrote a book, 'Revolution in Urdu Composing' in which he describes the history of his achievement. This is a direct quote from his above book, "In future, Urdu authors will be able to compose their books like the authors of the languages of Roman script. Now, the day a manuscript is ready is the day the publication is ready for printing."[1]
Death
Ahmed Mirza Jamil died on 17 February 2014 at age 92 in Karachi, Pakistan.[1]
See also
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