Bashir Zaidi takhallus Aseer (1934- ), Pakistani poet and civil servant till his retirement in 1994. Born in Delhi, British India (now India), he was associated with the struggle for independence from British rule in his early teens. On achieving independence, he migrated to Lahore where he completed his studies and took a career in broadcasting by joining Radio Pakistan (later Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC)).

During his 37 years with PBC he played an important role in evolution of this industry in Pakistan while maintaining the quality of content being broadcasted from different stations across Pakistan. He has been a source of inspiration & guidance for his subordinates & peers inside PBC and singers, poets, drama artists, speakers, anchors etc.

Bashir Zaidi is an Urdu poet renowned for classical and progressive ghazals. His book Zanjeer-e-Khwaab is under printing and will be available in the market in a months time.