DR. NADIA D/o Mehr Din, Assistant Professor (TTS), Department of Kashmiryat,

University of the Punjab, . Cell: 03036565000 Email: [email protected]

Career Objective Seeking position as an Assistant Professor at university where I can pursue to be an

effective teacher through clearly communicating my expectations to students’ skilful

presentations, keeping students engaged via interdisciplinary teaching and high

quality research.

Special Dr. Nadia Mehr Din first Pakistani female who Got Ph.D Degree (On Distinction scholarship basis) from Srinagar ()

 Got shield from former Governor Mian Muhammad Sarwar for being first Pakistani

who got Ph.D degree from Kashmir University, India in 2014

 Awarded NISHAN-E-KASUR by Deputy Commissioner Adnan Aulakh in 2015

Personal Name Dr. NADIA Information

Father’s Name MEHR DIN

Gender Female

Religion Islam

Nationality Pakistani

Language Punjabi, English, Urdu

Profession Teaching

Residential Address Kot Meer Baz Khan, Kasur

 Academic Qualification 

Doctorate  Ph.D in Medieval (2009-2013) from University of Kashmir,

Hazratbal, Srinagar, India (On scholarship basis)

 Ph.D Thesis Title: “The Development of the Science, Technology, Arts and

Language during the Sultanate Period in Kashmir.”

Masters of M.A History, 2nd Division (2007–2009) , Lahore Arts  MA Kashmiryat, 1st Division (2006–2008) University of the Punjab, Lahore

 M.A Kashmiryat thesis title “Aehdi Salatien Main Farsi Zaban ki Tarki Wa

Tarveej’’

st  M.A Persian, 1 Division (2004– 2006) University of the Punjab, Lahore

 B.A. 2nd Division (2002-2004) University of the Punjab, Lahore Bachelor of Arts 

Intermediate  F.A 2nd Division (2000-2002) Govt. Degree College for Women, Kasur

Matriculation Matric (1999) MC Girls High School, Shahbaz Khan Road, Kasur

Journal Papers  Dr. Nadia (2012), Advent of Islam: Political stability and prosperity in the valley of Kashmir, Sangarmall Journal, Kashmir studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore

 Dr. Nadia (2012), Role and contribution of Sultan Zain-Ul-Abidin (Bud

Shah), Sangarmall Journal, Kashmir studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore

 Dr. Nadia (2012), The Muslim Architecture: During Sultanate Period in

Kashmir, Sangarmall Journal, Kashmir studies, University of the Punjab,

Lahore

Books  Dr. Nadia (2013), Kashmir during the Shahmiri Period ISBN: 978-81-924010-6-

5.

Seminars /  International workshop on Research Methodology in Social Sciences, Workshops Postgraduate Department of Political Science, University of Kashmir India. July

15-17, 2011.

 13 Day National Workshop on Mystic Thought of Kashmir, UNESCO Madanjeet

Singh Institute of Kashmir Studies, University Campus, Hazratbal, Srinagar, India

August 1-13, 2011.

Special  Dr. Nadia Mehr Din First Pakistani female who got Ph.D Degree from Srinagar Achievements Kashmir India

 Interview hosted by Syed Ali Safvi, on Press TV, aired on 18th Feb 2014. TV Talks & Articles  Interview hosted by Muhammad Salim-ur-Rehman, on Geo TV, aired on 25th

Dec, 2013.

 Article published in Mail Online India, titled “First Pakistani woman awarded

Kashmir University Ph.D”, by Naseer Gani; Published on 14th December 2013.

 Article published in Dawn, titled “First Ph.D from stressed people to people

contacts”, by Afzal Ansari; Published on 31th December 2013.

 Article published in The Express Tribune, titled “Against all odds: Lahore

woman wins Ph.D from Srinagar”, by News Desk; Published on 15th December

2013.

 Article published in The News Tribe, titled “Lahore girl becomes first

to complete Ph.D from Kashmir University”, by News Desk; Published on 19th

December 2013.

 Article published in India Today, titled “Nadia Mehr Din, first Pak girl to get a

Ph.D from Kashmir University”, by Naseer Gani; Published on 15th December

2013.

 Article published in Rising Kashmir, titled “With love, Ph.D from Kashmir”, by

Faisul Yaseen; Published on 11th December 2013.

 Article published in ‘Women of History’, titled “First Pakistan get doctorate in

medieval history in Indian Kashmir”, from Malaysia sun; Published on 20th

December 2013.

 Article published in ‘The Friday Times’, titled “Pakistani girl in Indian Kashmir”,

by Shujaat Bukhari; Published on 27th December 2013.

 Article published in ‘DNA’: Daily News & Analysis, titled “Pak woman creates

history by doing Ph.D in valley: Nadia Mehrdin is the first woman from the

neighbouring country to complete doctorate from University of Kashmir”, by

Ashfaq-ul-Hassan; Published on 23th December, 2013.

 Article published in Greater Kashmir, titled “Lahore girl completes Ph.D from

KU”, by Syed Imran Ali Hamdani; Published on 11th December 2013.  Article published in ‘Kashmir Observer’, titled “Pakistan student awarded degree

by KU”, Published on 19th December, 2013.

 http://www.southasiafoundation.org/pakistan_news.htm

 http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/nadia-mehrdin-first-pak-girl-to-get-a-phd-from-kashmir-

university/1/331318.html

 http://womenofhistory.blogspot.com/2013/12/celebrating-nadia-mehr.html

 http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-3163433721.html

 http://www.demotix.com/news/3523600/lahore-girl-completes-phd-kashmir-university/all-

media

 http://friendsmania.net/admissions/nadia-mehr-din-visa-policies-1st-phd-from-srinagar-

stresses-contacts-8548/

 http://www.linkedin.com/groups/HEC-Higher-Education-Commission-Pakistan-4139328

 Appeared in Morning show on Kashmir day with Juggun kazim onPTV

channel on 5 Feb, 2014.

 Appeared in Morning show on Kashmir day with Juggun kazimon PTV

channel on 5 Feb, 2015.

 Appeared in Morning show on Kashmir day with Juggun kazim on PTV

channel on 5 Feb, 2016.

 Appeared in Morning show on Kashmir day with Juggun kazim on PTV

channel on 17 July, 2017.

 Appeared in Morning show on Kashmir day with Juggun kazim on PTV

channel on 27 Oct, 2017.  Appeared in Special program on Kashmir issue on 02 Nov, 2017 on PTV

 Appeared in Morning show on Kashmir day with Juggun kazim at PTV

channel on 5 Feb, 2018.

 Appeared in ‘Rat Gae program with Tauseeq Haider on PTV Tauseeq

Haider

 On Kashmir day with Juggun kazim at PTV channel on 5 Feb, 2018.

 Appeared in Morning show on Kashmir issue with Juggun kazim on PTV

channel on 6 April, 2018.

 Appeared in ‘Talk Show Program with Dr.Muhammad Aijaz Butt’ on PTV on

27 Oct, 2018

 Appeared in Morning show on Kashmir Day with Juggun kazim, Prof.

Moeen Nizami and on Dr.Muhammad aijaz Butt’PTV channel on 5 Feb,

2019

 Appeared in Morning show on Kashmir issue with Juggun kazim, Dr.

Mohammad Iqbal Chawla and Dr. Muhammad Aijaz Butt’ on PTV channel

on 30 Aug, 2019

 Attended seminar as chief guest on Kashmir History titled: ‘Museums:

Kashmir and Pakistan on the same map’ by Department of Archaeology ,

University of the Punjab on 05th Sep, 2019

 Appeared in Talk Show on Kashmir issue with Prof. Dr. Kamran on PTV

channel on 6th Feb, 2020

 Also delivered many lectures on Kashmir Solidarity Day on Radio Pakistan

Work Experience

 July 2014 – 21 Department of Kashmiryat, University of the Punjab, Lahore Assistant

Professor  Worked as a Assistant Professor in Department of to teach ‘Medieval

 History of Kashmir, to Master classes from 2014- 21 as a visiting faculty and on contract

basis also Conducted research seminars in the department.

 Also working as a focal person for Laptop scheme from 2014 to date for

Department of Kashmir

 Worked as Assistant Superintendent in Girls Hostel No.1 (Mohtarma Fatima Assistant Superintendent Jinnah Hall) from to 09-09-2014-to-date.

 o Won 2nd prize in Badminton (double), won 1st prize in cricket tournament

as captain in 2008, got best player award in cricket and badminton in

2008 at Oriental College, University of the Punjab , Lahore

o Won 2nd position in badminton held at March 2008 at Mohtarma Fatima

Jinnah Hall (Girls), The University of Punjab, Lahore..

o In-charge Mess Committee and Sports Coordinator in 2008, best

Coordinator Won special prize in English speech and got appreciation

certificate in 2000 at Govt. Degree College for Women in Kasur.

o Won 2nd prize in Hurdle Race in 2002 and won special prize in speech

at 2003 at Govt. Degree College for Women in Kasur.

o In-charge Discipline, Reception and Mess committee in 2004-2008 at

Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah Hall (Girls), The University of Punjab, Lahore.

o Won 1st position in cricket tournament, won 2nd position in 3 leg race, won 2nd position in badminton held in March 2006 at Mohtarma Fatima

Jinnah Hall (Girls), The University of Punjab, Lahore.

o Won cricket tournament held in 2007 at Oriental College, University of

the Punjab, Lahore.

 Coordinator of student sports committee in 2008, won 1st prize in

Badminton, of overall extracurricular activities and Coordinator of

Management Committee in Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah Hall (Girls), University

of the Punjab, Lahore.

References  Prof. Dr. Chitralekha Zutshi Class of 1962 Professor of History, William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795

Phone: 757-221-3721, Fax: 757-221-2111

International Advisory Board, South Asia: Journal of South Asian Studies

 Mr. Gulshan Majeed, Professor UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute of

Kashmir Studies, University Campus, Hazratbal, Srinagar.India

Cell: +91 9469408632

 Prof. Gul Mohd Wani, Director UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute of Kashmir

Studies, University Campus, Hazratbal, Srinagar. z

Ph: +91-94-19971259.