Rahmat Shah Sail


Rahmat Shah Sail is a prominent Pakistani poet of the Pashto language

Early life

Rahmat Shah Sail, son of Amin Gul, and belong to Utmankhel tribe, Rahmat shah sail was born in the Dargai village of Wartier in Malakand Agency, Pakistan. At the age of five, Sail was admitted to a local primary school; however, he was compelled to leave school after the third grade to assist his parents earn a living. He was very interested in reading magazines and newspapers, and after a hard day of labour, he composed poetry to lessen his fatigue.

Academic life

Sail is the author of several poetry books in Pashto language;
Published books:
Rahmat Shah Sail spent most of his life working as a tailor in Dargari Bazar. He is currently the chief editor of Pashtun Magazine published by Bacha Khan Centre.