Matiullah Turab: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Afghanistan’s Iconic Pashtun Poet Matiullah Turab: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Afghanistan’s Iconic Pashtun Poet July 14, 2025 – The literary world mourns the loss of Matiullah Turab, Afghanistan’s renowned Pashtun poet, who passed away due to a fatal cardiac arrest. A powerful voice of resistance, a champion of Pashtun culture, and a literary icon, Turab’s evocative poetry touched the hearts of millions across Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the global Pashtun diaspora. Who Was Matiullah Turab? Matiullah Turab, born on March 21, 1971, in Khogyani, Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, was more than just a poet—he was a cultural beacon for the Pashtun people. Raised in a modest family, Turab’s early life was shaped by the turmoil of the S...