Famous Urdu novelists include Umera Ahmed, Nimra Ahmed, Farhat Ishtiaq, Bano Qudsia, Ashfaq Ahmed, Ibn Safi, Mustansar Hussain Tarar, Razia Butt,  and Naseem Hijazi. The writers have given Urdu literature a compelling place by writing excellent novels on romance, social issues, history, suspense and spiritual themes.