DR. NADIA D/o Mehr Din, Assistant Professor (TTS), Department of Kashmiryat,
University of the Punjab, Lahore. 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 Kashmir (India)
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 History of Kashmir (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) University of the Punjab, 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 Pakistan
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 Kashmiriyat 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.