Liaqat Jafri (born 18 February 1971) is an Indian poet, scholar and researcher of Urdu.

He has authored books and serves as editor of Alla Taleem magazine, published by Department of Higher Education, Government of Jammu and Kashmir.

He represented Jammu and Kashmir in International Festivals and Mushairas held in UAE, South Asia and elsewhere.

As an Urdu poet he traveled throughout the world in connection with Mushairas, conferences, seminars, etc.

He served on national organisations, including Joint Secretary, Anjuman Taraqqi e Urdu Hind (J&K Chapter), general secretary, Krishan Chander Foundation for Art & Literature J&K, Secretary, Jammu Civil Society for Art & Literature Jammu, Convener, Molana Charagh Hasan Hasrat Award Committee J&K, Member, J&K Urdu Academy Srinagar, Member, Anjuman Farogh e Urdu Jammu and Member, Rangyug Theatre Group Jammu.