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CURRICULUM VITAE

Name Muhammad Saleem Mazhar Present Position Chairman

Department of Persian, University of the Punjab, Lahore (w.e.f 04-04-2010)

Date and Place of Birth 21-07-1962, Dera Ghazi Khan Father’s Name Abdul Rasheed Khan1 Residential Address B-1, Staff Colony, Quaid-e-Azam Campus,

University of the Punjab, Lahore Correspondence Address Department of Persian, Allama Iqbal (Old) Campus,

University of the Punjab, Lahore (54000), Pakistan

Nationality Pakistani Marital Status Married Phone No’s 0092-42-99210833 (off), +92 315 071 7111 (cell) Email saleemmmazhar@yahoo.com Languages Urdu, English, Persian, Dari, Punjabi, Saraiki

RESEARCH FOCUS

Persian Language, Literature, Sufism and Historiography and Cultural, Social, Political, Literary Relations of South Asia, Iran and Central Asia.

DISTINCTIONS AND HONORS

Quaid-e-Azam Gold Medal, Tehreek-e-Istehkam-e-Pakistan Council, 2010

Gold Medal on Persian Encyclopedia’s Research. Persian Language Authority Tehran – Iran, 2001

Got 95% Marks in Ph.D Persian, University of Tehran, 1997

Gold Medal on Persian Research Works, Government of Iran, 1992

Highest Marks (in 110 years of the University history) in M.A. Persian Language

& Literature, University of the Punjab, Lahore, 1986

Started Safeenah (Research Journal) for the first time in Department of Persian, University of the Punjab, Lahore

PUBLICATIONS

Research Articles: (International & National)

Forty five (48) research publications in refereed journals (21 of which are published in HEC recognized foreign journals and 24 articles are published in HEC recognized local journals)

Books Published:

1 Died on 29.06.1975 (Former Head Master, J V. Teacher Boys P.S. Basti Budhan, Dera Ghazi Khan)

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Seven (7) books

In English: 02

In Urdu: 04

In Persian: 01

Popular articles on South Asian politics, Current Affairs and Language and

Literature, published in Pakistan and Afghanistan in English, Persian and Urdu Languages.

Books

1. Engr. Jamil Choudhary, Muhammad Saleem Mazhar & Naseem Khalid. (2012) Janobi Asia Ki Muntakhib Urdu Filmi Shairy (Selected Filmic Poetry of South

Asia). University of the Punjab, Lahore.

2. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem & Goraya, Naheed S. (2011). Issues &

Challenges in SAARC Countries. Lambert Academic Publishing (LAP), Germany.

3. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem. (2011). Farsi-e-Guftari (Amosish-e-Farsi 2) (Co-Author) Oriental Publications, Lahore.

4. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem. (2011). Masdar Nameh wa Lughat Nameh e

Farsi (Co-Author) Oriental Publications, Lahore.

5. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem, Jabeen, Mussarat & Goraya, Naheed S. (2010). Post 9/11 Globe. Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore.

6. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem. (2007). An Abstract History of the Rise of The

Muslim Power in South Asia (Tarikh-e-Farishteh). Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore.

7. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem. (2002). Farsi Zaban o Adab (M.A Urdu Course) (Co-Author) Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad.

RESEARCH ARTICLES

Published in Foreign Journals (HEC APPROVED)

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48. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem & Goraya, Naheed S. (November 2011). Iran As a Regional Player in Afghanistan, International Journal of Contemporary Research

and Business. IJCRB, UK, 03(07), 112-124.

47. Mazhar Muhammad Saleem, Goraya, Naheed S. & Kataria, Jafar R. (May 2011). Revisioning SAARC, International Journal of Contemporary Research

and Business. IJCRB, UK, 03(01), 734-745.

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46. Mazhar Muhammad Saleem & Jabeen, Mussarat. (May 2011). War of Independence 1857: Lessons for Present Situation of South Asia, International

Journal of Contemporary Research and Business. IJCRB, UK, 03(01), 1249-1258.

45. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem, Goraya, Naheed S. & Kataria, Jafar R. (July 2011). War against Terrorism & Its Implications for Pakistan, International

Journal of Contemporary Research and Business. IJCRB, UK, 03(03), 270-282 .

44. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem. (2008). Badr-ud-din Sarhindi, The Encyclopedia

of Persian language & Literature in the Sub Continent. Persian language & Literature Authority. Tehran. Iran, 02 (01), 828-829.

43. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (2008). Javame-ol-Hekayat-ou-Lavame-ur-

Reveyat, The Encyclopedia of Persian language & Literature in the Sub Continent. Persian language & Literature Authority. Tehran. Iran. 02 (01), 1211-1212.

42. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (2006). Academy e Iqbal, The Encyclopedia of

Persian language & Literature in the Sub Continent. Persian language & Literature Authority. Tehran. 01(01), 114-116.

41. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (2006). Aftab Dehlvi, The Encyclopedia of

Persian language & Literature in the Sub Continent. Persian language & Literature Authority. Tehran. Iran. 01(01), 99-100.

40. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (2006). Agha Sultan Mirza, The Encyclopedia of

Persian language & Literature in the Sub Continent. Persian language & Literature Authority. Tehran. Iran. 01(01), 91.

39. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (2006). Asif Khan, The Encyclopedia of Persian language & Literature in the Sub Continent. Persian language & Literature Authority. Tehran. Iran. 01(01), 74-75.

38. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (2006). Azad, Muhammad Hussan, The

Encyclopedia of Persian language & Literature in the Sub Continent. Persian language & Literature Authority. Tehran. Iran. 01 (01), 42-43.

37. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (2006). Arzu, Siraj din Khan, The Encyclopedia of Persian language & Literature in the Sub Continent. Persian language & Literature Authority. Tehran. Iran. 01 (01), (2006), 29-32.

36. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (2006). Araam, Sundar Das, The Encyclopedia of

Persian language & Literature in the Sub Continent. Persian language & Literature Authority. Tehran. Iran. 01 (01), 26-27.

35. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (2006). Azari Tosi, The Encyclopedia of Persian

language & Literature in the Sub Continent. Persian language & Literature Authority. Tehran. Iran. 01 (01), 24-25.

34. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (2006). Adam Meeli, The Encyclopedia of Persian

language & Literature in the Sub Continent. Persian language & Literature Authority. Tehran. Iran. 01 (01), 19.

33. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (2001). Ashan Abdul Shakoor, The Encyclopedia

of Persian language & Literature in the Sub Continent. Tehran, Iran, 04 (04), 96-97.

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32. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (2000). Ashraf Bia Bani, Grand Islamic

Encyclopedia, Tehran, Iran, 09 (09), 32.

31. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (2000). Azafari Goorkani, Grand Islamic

Encyclopedia, Tehran, Iran, 11 (11), 336-337.

30. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (1999). Farsi Siryan -e- Mahajer dar Doora -e-

Sulateen –e- mamlook, Nameh-e-Parsi Tehran, Iran, II (02), 102-154.

29 Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (1998). Warood-e-Zaban Farsi dar Shaba-e-

Ghareh, Nameh-e-Parsi, Tehran, Iran, 04-18.

28. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (1997). Taseer-e-Zaban-e-Farsi Bar Zuban-e- Urdu. The Encyclopedia of Persian language & Literature in Central Asia.

Tehran. Iran, 01(01), 241-244.

Published in Local Journals (HEC APPROVED)

27. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (2012)Kasf ul Mahjoob, Tas,hih wa Tarjma as Sufi Abdul Aziz, Aik Taaruf، , Bazyaft, A Research Journal of the Department of Urdu, Oriental College, University of the Punjab, Lahore. (19) 27-30.

26. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem & Goraya, Naheed S. (2012). Balochistan (From Strategic Significance to US involvement). Journal of Political Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore 19 (01) 113-127.

25. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem & Goraya, Naheed S. (2012). An Analytical Study of Pak-Us Relations: Post Osama (2011-12), Research Journal of South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore 27(01) 77-87.

24. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem & Goraya, Naheed S. (Winter 2011). Drone War Against Pakistan, Journal of Political Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, 18 (02), 187-206.

23. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem & Jabeen, Mussarat. (2011). Security Game: SEATO and CENTO As Instrument of Economic and Military Assistance to Encircle Pakistan, Pakistan Economic and Social Review, University of the Punjab, Lahore, 49 (01), 109-132.

22. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem. (2011). Ghaalib Aur Haameyaan e qateel , Safeenah, University of the Punjab, Lahore, 10,

21. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (2010). Zahir Shah. Encyclopedia of Iqbal, Department of Iqbal Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore.

20. Jabeen, Mussarat; Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem & Goraya, Naheed S. (2010). SAARC and Indo-Pak Relations. Journal of Political Studies, 1(2), 127-145.

19. Jabeen, Mussarat; Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem & Goraya, Naheed S. (2010). Trends and Challenges in Pak-US Relations: Post-September 11. Research

Journal of South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore. 25 (2), 202-214.

18. Jabeen, Mussarat; Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem & Goraya, Naheed S. (2010). US-Afghan Relations: A Historical Perspective of Events of 9/11. Research

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Journal of South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore. 25, (1), 161-190.

17. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem & Goraya, Naheed S. (2010). America’s New

Afghan or Pakistan Policy. Research Journal of South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore. 25, (1), 41-64.

16. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (October-December 2009). A Brief Analysis of the Life and Works of Mokhtari Ghaznavi. Majallah-e-Tahqiq, Quarterly

Research Journal of the Faculty of Oriental Learning, University of the Punjab, Lahore. 30, (77).

15. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem & Goraya, Naheed S. (2009). Border Issue between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Research Journal of South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore. 24, (2), 204-220.

14. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem & Goraya, Naheed S. (2009). Changing Trends in American Policy towards Pakistan & Afghanistan. Research Journal of South

Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore.24, (01), 20-36.

13. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem & Goraya, Naheed S. (2008). Pak-Afghan Relations Post 9/11: Prospects and Opportunities. Research Journal of South

Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore. 23, (2), 133-147.

12. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem & Goraya, Naheed S. (2008). An Analytical Review of SAARC. Research Journal of South Asian Studies.23, (1), 75-86.

11. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (2008). India’s Policy towards South Asia: June-December 2007, Research Journal of South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore. 23, (1), 105-109.

10. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (2008). Abu Nasr-e- Farsi doultmard -e-Danish Doust ou Sheir Sra-e-Farsi-e-Doureh-e-Ghaznavi, Oriental college Magazine. 23 (3-4), 139-146.

9. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (2006). Muzafar Nameh, Masnavi e Ramzi, Danish. Islamabad. 86 (86), 09-30.

8. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (2006). Khidmat-e-Danish Kadeh-e- Khawar Shenasi Dar Tashih -e- Mutoon -e- farsi, Danish. Islamabad. 83 (83), 109-118.

7. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (2003). Ustad Ahmed Monzavi, Safeeneh, Department of Persian University of the Punjab Lahore. 02 (01), 78-85.

6. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (2002). Hunar Numai –e- Shairan-e- Iran wa Asia e Minaneh dar Shibh-e-Ghareh, Safeeneh, Department of Persian University of the Punjab Lahore. 01 (01), 12-29.

5. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (2002). Zindagi Nameh wa Asar e Gulam Ali Azad Bilgrami, Compilation of Articles of Sindh Seminar Karachi. 01 (01), 137-145.

4. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (2001) A,tesam ud Din ,Safar Namah e Navees, Oriental College Magazine, University of the Punjab, Lahore. 282 (01), 169-173.

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3. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (1999). Parsi Sarayian e Irani dar Dorah e Bahmani, Majalah e Thaqeeq. Faculty of Oriental Learning, University of the Punjab, Lahore. 64 (64), 263-280.

2. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (1998) Nigahi e Guzra Beh Ravabat-e-Farhangi-e-Iran wa Shibh-e-Ghareh pas iz varood e Islam, Majalah e Thaqeeq. Faculty of Oriental Learning, University of the Punjab, Lahore. 19 (63), 199-207.

1. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (1996). Aazeri Isfaraeni, Danish. Islamabad. 43 (43), 48-63.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Designation/Post Held Position for Which Position

Held

Chairman Department of Persian, 04-04-2010 to Date University of the Punjab, Lahore 2001-2005 & 2006-2007 Director Centre for South Asian Studies, 26-04-2007 to 08-03 -2011 University of the Punjab, Lahore Dean Faculty of Oriental Learning, 15-03-2007 to 14-03-2010 University of the Punjab, Lahore Professor Department of Persian, 21-04-2003 University of the Punjab, Lahore Associate Professor Department of Persian, 27-07-1999 to 20-04-2003 University of the Punjab, Lahore Assistant Professor Department of Persian, 27-06-1999 to 26-07-1999 Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur On Deputation

Lecturer Department of Persian, 28-12-1988 to 16-11-1992 University of the Punjab, Lahore 13-05-1993 to 26-06-1999 Lecturer Department of Persian, 17-11-1992 to 12-05-1993 Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 07-11-1987 to 27-12-1988 On Deputation

Curriculum Development/Syllabus Designing

1- Designed Syllabus for (PMS) Punjab Public Service Commission Lahore for

the Year 2010. 2- Designed syllabus for CSS for the subject of Persian for Federal Public

Service Commission for the Year 2012. 3- Designed syllabus for BS Persian (as Secretary) for Higher Education

Commission for the Year 2012.

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4- Designed syllabus for PhD., M.Phil and M.A. Persian as Convener for University of the Punjab Lahore

Other Responsibilities

Editor June 2007 to December 2010 South Asian Studies, Research Journal of South Asian Studies (HEC Recognized “Y” Category), University of the Punjab, Lahore Pioneer Editor 2004 to 2006

Persian Research journal “SAFEENAH” Department of Persian (HEC Recognized “Z” Category), University of the Punjab, Lahore Editor 15-03-2007 to 14-03-2010 A Quarterly Research journal “MAJALLAH-E-TAHQEEQ” Faculty of Oriental Learning, University of the Punjab, Lahore

MISCELLANEOUS

Chairman: Admission Committee for Admission on Co-Curricular activities 2007-2011 Convener: Address Committee for Convocation, University of the Punjab 2008 to

date

Member: New Campus Management Committee, 2008 to date

University of the Punjab Chairman: Punjab University Press Committee University of the Punjab2003,2007-

2011 Chairman: House Allotment Committee for the Employees, 2007-

2011 University of the Punjab Member Doctoral Program Coordination Committee (DPCC), April 2007 to

date University of the Punjab

Member: Board of Advance Studies and Research, 15-03-2007to14-03-2010 University of the Punjab Member: Research Projects Evaluation Committee, 2008 to

2009

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University of the Punjab PhD Thesis Completed: Successfully supervised 4 PhDs

1. Successfully supervised the PhD. thesis of Zahida Parveen on “Tashih e Dewan Gazleiat e Muhammad Hassan Qateel Lahori” (2011), Govt. College University Lahore.

2. Successfully supervised the PhD. thesis of Fauzia Habib on “Persian Historiography in Sub-Continent from 998 A.D. to 1526” (2010), University of the Punjab, Lahore.

3. Successfully supervised the PhD. thesis of Shabana Sahar on “Followers of Mathnvi Maanvi Indo Pakistan” (2008), University of the Punjab, Lahore.

4. Successfully supervised the PhD. thesis of Rozina Yasmeen on “Shibli Naumani and his Contribution towards Literature” (2008), University of the Punjab, Lahore.

PhD Thesis Under Completion

Four (04) students are registered and their PhD Thesis is near to completion.

M Phil Thesis Completed

Successfully Supervised 08 M.Phil Students M Phil Thesis Under Completion

Five (05) MPhil theses are near to completion MA Thesis Supervised

Supervised 50 students for completion of their MA thesis

Evaluation of PhD Thesis: 04

Evaluated 02 PhD Thesis as an external Examiner for Ali Garh Muslim University,

India.

Evaluated 02 PhD Thesis as an external Examiner for Govt. College University,

Lahore. Subject Expert

Acted as an expert in interview for the selection of Associate Professor, Assistant

Professor and Lecturer for Punjab Public Service Commission Lahore. Acted as an Expert for the selection of Lecturer for Federal Public Service Commission Islamabad.

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INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED

School of Oriental & African Studies (SOAS), University of London. U.K

(2006) as a Post-Doctoral Fellow; under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Nima Mina Tehran University, Iran (1997) as a PhD Student under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Mohsin Abul Qasmi Tehran University, Iran (1995) as a Masters Student University of the Punjab, Lahore (1986) as an M.A Student Govt. College Dera Ghazi Khan (1983), B.A degree with courses English, Persian, Sociology Govt. College Dera Ghazi Khan (1980), F.A degree with courses English, Persian, Sociology, Urdu, Islamic Studies Govt. High School, Mana Ahmadani, Dera Ghazi Khan (1978) Matric with courses Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Drawing

PAPER PRESENTED IN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES/SEMINARS

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22. “An Analysis of Azad’s Travelogue’s to Iran and Central Asia” (in Azad Century Conference, organized by Department of Urdu, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on 20-21 January, 2010

21. “Pak-Afghan Relations (Post 9/11): Prospects & Opportunities” in 4th Bienniel Convention

of Persianate Societies & the Sub-Continenet, organized by University of the Punjab, Lahore & Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), on 28-02-2009.

20. “Iqbal’s Teachings of Tolerance in the Society” in International Conference on Allama

Iqbal, organized by Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, in 2009.

19. “Imam Abu Hanifa in Persian Literature” in The Heritage of Imam Abu Hanifa in the Context of Dialogue Between Civilization: History and Modernity, organized by The Academy of Science of Tajikistan, Dushambe, Tajikistan, on October 1-2, 2009.

18. “Qatil Lahori As Persian Ghazal Poet” in Persian Ghazal in the Sub-Continent, organized by Ali Garh Muslim University, India, on February 13-15, 2008.

17. “Rumi in Pakistan” in Rumi Studies in the Sub-Continent, organized by Ministry of Culture & Islamic Guidance, Tehran. Iran, in May 2006.

16. “An Analysis of the Encyclopedia of Persian Literature in the Sub-Continent” in History and Extension of Persian language & Literature In the Sub-Continent Organized Persian Language Authority, Tehran. Iran, in May 2006.

15. “In Commemoration of Abu ul Qassem Ferdosi & Sadi-e-Shirazi” in Persian Literature in Great Britain, organized by Centre for Promotion, of Persian Language and Literature, London, UK, in 2005.

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14. Importance of Preservation of Common Cultural heritage of Pakistan and Iran.(International Seminar) in Preservation of Common Cultural heritage of Pakistan and Iran., organized by University of the Punjab, Lahore in Collaboration with Written Heritage Foundation, Tehran, Iran, in 2005.

13. “Contribution of Sub-Continent towards Persian Literature in Pakistan.” in Persian Literature and Sub-Continent, organized by Fardosi University, Mashad, Iran, in December 2004.

12. “Life and Works of Ghulam Ali Azad Bilgrami” in Persian Literature in Sindh, organized

by University of Karachi, Karachi, in 2002

11. “Contribution of Pakistani Teachers towards Language & Literature” in International Conference of Persian Teachers, organized by Tehran University, Iran, in 1996.

10. “Attar Nishaburi - A Persian Sufi Poet” in Attar Nishabori Conference, organized by Ministry of culture and Islamic Guidance, Nishabour, Iran, in 1995.

PAPER PRESENTED IN NATIONAL CONFERENCES/SEMINARS

9. “Training Program on Journal Management Information System” (Workshop) in Training Program on Journal Management Information System,, organized by Institute of Quality and Technology Management, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on 28-05-2010.

8. “Effective Teaching” (Workshop) in New Faculty Orientation of the University of the Punjab, organized by Institute of Administrative Sciences (IAS), University of the Punjab, Lahore., in 2009.

7. “Urdu Language & National Identity” in Changing Concepts of Disciplines of Area Studies: Challenges & Prospects, organized by University of Peshawar in Baragali Summer Camp, University of Peshawar, on 20-07-2009.

6. “Persian Literature in the Sub- Continent” in Persian Literature in the Sub- Continent, organized by University of the Punjab, Lahore, in 2009.

5. “Sachal Sar Mast, A Persian poet of Sindh” in Persian Literature in Sindh, organized by

Karachi University Karachi, in 2009.

4. “Dr Abdul Hameed Irafni (RUMI E ASR)” in Review on book of Dr Abdul Hameed Irafni (RUMI E ASR, organized by University of the Punjab, Lahore, in Collaboration with Iqbal Academy, Lahore, in 2007.

3. “Impact of Persian on Urdu Language” in Urdu in International Perspective, organized by Govt. College University Faisalabad, in 2006.

2. “Iqbal and Afghanistan” in Annual Iqbal Seminar, organized by Department of Iqbal

Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, in November 2006.

1. “Teachings of Persian to Urdu Speakers” in Persian Teaching in Pakistani Universities, organized by Iran Pakistan Institute of Persian Researches, Islamabad, in 2006.

PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES/SEMINARS

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17. Persian Ghazal in Sub-Continent at Ali Garh Muslim University, India, (13-15 February 2008).

16. Rumi Studies in the Sub Continent, organized by Ministry of Culture & Islamic Guidance Tehran. Iran, (May 2006).

15. History and Extension of Persian language & Literature in the Sub-Continent, organized by Persian Language Authority, Tehran. Iran, (May 2006).

14. Contribution of Sub Continent towards Persian Literature in Pakistan, organized by Fardosi University, Mashad Iran, (December 2004).

13. International Conference of Persian Teachers, organized by Tehran University, Iran, (1996).

12. Attar Nishapuri - A Persian Sufi Poet, organized by Ministry of culture and Islamic Guidance, Nishapour, Iran, (1995).

PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL CONFERENCES/SEMINARS

11. Persian Literature in the Sub- Continent organized by University of the Punjab, Lahore (2008)

10. Sachal SAR mast, A Persian poet of Sindh, organized by Karachi University, Karachi (2007)

9. Review on book of Dr Abdul Hameed Irafni (RUMI E ASR), organized by University of the Punjab, Lahore (2007)

8. Persian Teaching in Pakistani Universities, organized by Iran Pakistan Institute of Persian Researches, Islamabad (2006)

7. Importance of Preservation of Common Cultural heritage of Pakistan and Iran, organized by University of the Punjab, Lahore (2005)

6 Pak-Afghan Relations Post 9/11) Prospects and Opportunities, in the 4th Biennial

Convention: The Association for the Study of Persianate Societies, organized by University of the Punjab, Lahore and Lahore University of the Management Sciences (LUMS) on February 28, 2009

5. National Development Through Global Education, organized by London College of Management Studies Pakistan Office (October 30, 2010)

4. Changing Scenario in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Kashmir, (October 29, 2010)

3. Changing Concepts of Disciplines of Area Studies: Challenges and Prospects, organized by the University of Peshawar (July 20, 2009)

2. Iqbal and Afghanistan, organized by Department of Iqbal Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore (November 2006)

1. Life and Works of Ghulam Ali Azad Bilgrami, organized by Karachi University, Karachi (2002)

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PARTICIPATION IN WORKSHOPS

(Numbering in reverse order to facilitate recent additions at the top)

5. Training Programme on Journal Management Information System, Organized by Institute of Quality & Technology Management, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, University of the Punjab (2010)

4. Research Methodology, Organized by the Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore in collaboration with Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad (22-24 January 2008)

3. Improvement of Quality and Standards of Education, organized by University of the Punjab, Lahore (2006)

2. All Pakistan Persian teachers training workshop, organized by Iran Cultural Centre, Karachi (September 1988)

1. All Pakistan Persian teachers training workshop, organized by Iran Cultural Centre, Lahore (June 1988)

CONFERENCES/SEMINARS/WORKHOPS CONDUCTED AT

DEPARTMENTAL/UNIVERSITY LEVEL (Numbering in reverse order to facilitate recent additions at the top)

24. Three Day Workshop on Research Methodology (in Collaboration with HEC), in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on 22-24 January, 2008.

23. International Conflict Management Strategies in Water Stressed Regions - A Case Study of Balochistan (Post 9/11), in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on 04-02-2008.

22. The Foreign Investment in Complexity of Globalization-A Case Study of Balochistan, in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on 06-02-2008.

21. South Asia & Management of Energy Security, in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on 07-02-2008.

20. Globalization Vs Regionalization, in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on 27-03-2008.

19. The Post-Military Regime in Pakistan: Is There A Hope for Democracy? in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on 21-04-2008.

18. Future Prospects of Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations, in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on 03-07-2008.

17. South Asian Energy Security and Prospects of Cross Border Energy Cooperation and Pipelines, in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on 28-08-2008.

16. Pak-Afghan Relations in the Post-Taliban Period, in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on 27-11-2008.

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15. Pak-India Peace Process – A Way Forward, in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on 26-01-2009.

14. Need for Constitutionalism, in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on 20-02-2009.

13. Urdu, Hindi, Hindustani, in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on 07-04-2009.

12. Status of Untouchables (Dalits) in India, in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on 17-04-2009.

11. Islam, Mustaze’Feen and Indian Dalits, in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on 21-04-2009.

10. Issues in South Asian Analysis of American Texts: Deciphering the Mexican Inquisition, in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on 13-08-2009.

9. Intellectual Brain Drainage & its Implications for Pakistan, in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on 01-10-2009.

8. East Pakistan Debacle and Our Contemporary Responsibilities, in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on 16-12-2009.

7. 736th URS of Mewlana Jalla-ud-Din Rumi in collaboration with Rumi Forum Pakistan (A Turkish Cultural Organization), in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on 17-12-2009.

6. Pak-India Relations in the Changing Scenario, in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on 01-02-2010.

5. South Asian Federation or Union and Future of Nation State in South Asia, in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on 24-02-2010.

4. South Asia and Global Political Trend in Post 9/11 Era, in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on 24-02-2010.

3. Muslim Reformist Political Thought in Central Asia: Parallels with South Asia, in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on 10-03-2010.

2. Dalit Movement: Past, Present & Future, in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on 25-05-2010.

1. Resumption of Pak-India Dialogue Process: Illusion or Reality, in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on 30-06-2010.

CHAPTERS CONTRIBUTED TO BOOKS AUTHORED/PUBLISHED BY

OTHERS ‘Gulistan-e-Sadi Ka Fakiri wa Fani Motalaya’ in the book titled ‘M.A. Urdu, Syllabus’, published by Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, in 2002. POPULAR ARTICLES ON SOUTH ASIA/INTERNATIONAL POLITICS &

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(Numbering in reverse order to facilitate recent additions at the top) 5. Assassination of Barhanuddin Rabbani, Pakistan Times, September 23, 2011 4. Kashmir: Past to Present, Pakistan Times, February 04, 2011

3. Future prospects of Pak-China Friendship, Pakistan Times, December 29, 2010 2. The Estranged Friend is One’s Worst Foe, Pakistan Times, December 8, 2010 1. Iqbal and Afghanistan, Daily Nawa-e-Waqt, November 2007 TALKS An Interview with an Afghan newspaper “8.0 am”, Kabul, Afghanistan, Link:

http://www.8am.af/mashroh/1387/saratan/issue318/29.html

COUNTRIES VISITED

Iran, UK, Georgia, Turkey, Tajikistan, Krgyzistan and India.