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Shah Muhammad Marri (born 1954) is a Pakistani pathologist and author from Balochistan. He has written on history, literature, and culture, particularly relating to Balochistan, and has appeared in interviews and discussions in Pakistani media, including Dawn, The News International, and BBC News Urdu.

Shah Muhammad Marri was born in 1954 in Mawand, Kohlu District, Balochistan. Due to limited educational facilities in his native area, he completed his early education in different towns of Balochistan. He later earned an MBBS degree from Bolan Medical College in Quetta and pursued postgraduate medical studies at the University of the Punjab in Lahore.

Marri worked as a medical doctor and pathologist in various parts of Balochistan, including Zhob, Kahan, and Khanozai. He later served at Bolan Medical College, where he taught pathology for several years. He retired in 2013 after serving in academic and administrative roles.

Alongside his medical career, Marri has been active as a writer and commentator on history, literature, and social issues. His writings focus primarily on the history of Balochistan, cultural identity, and literary traditions.

In a profile published by Dawn, Marri discussed his engagement with historical writing and his interest in documenting regional histories that he believes have received limited attention in mainstream narratives. ^[1]

The News International has referred to his contributions to historical and literary discussions in Balochistan in several articles addressing culture and history. ^{[2] [3]}

Marri has appeared in interviews and discussions in Pakistani media. He was featured in an interview on BBC News Urdu, where he discussed the importance of books and reading culture in society. ^[4]

He has also been quoted in Dawn and The News International in connection with literary events and cultural discussions. ^{[5] [6]}

In interviews and writings reported by national newspapers, Marri has expressed views on the interpretation of Baloch history, language, and cultural identity. These views have been presented in the media as part of broader discussions on regional history and literature rather than as established historical consensus.

Marri is the author of numerous books and essays on history and literature. His work has been mentioned in national media reporting on books and literary culture. ^[7]