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jo hain mazloom un ko to

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jo hain mazloom un ko to taDapta chhoD dete hain

ye kaisa shahr hai zaalim ko

zinda chhoD dete hain?

the weak and the oppressed

are left to shiver and suffer

what kind of city is this

that lets the tyrants flourish?

Abbas Dana (1)

mazloom (2)

oppressed

taDapta (2)

pulsate

shahr (12)

city

zaalim (8)

oppressor, tyrant

zinda (4)

alive

Theme: Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

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Alfaaz Ki Mehfil is a curated space for timeless poetry celebrating words, emotions, and the enduring beauty of expression. From classic Urdu couplets to modern reflections, it brings together generations of poetic voices that speak of love, longing, hope, and the human soul.

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