CURRICULUM VITAE DR. ZAHID MUNIR AMIR Professor Urdu & Pakistan Studies Chair, Department of Urdu, Faculty of Languages & Translation Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt. CONTENTS S. No. Page No 1 Personal Data 3 2 Educational Record 3 3 Teaching Experience 3 4 Honors/Medals 3 5 Engagements 4 6 Books 4 7 Research Papers 7 a) Published in National Research Journals of International Repute. 7 b) Published in Foreign Journals of International Repute 8 8 Chapters contributed to books authored / published by others 8 9 Essays 9 a) On Academic, Literary and National Issues 9 b) On International Issues 12 c) Reviews on Academic and Literary books. 13 10 Seminars \ Conferences attendant 13 (Presented Research Papers) 11 Administrative Experience 14 12 Experiences as Editor 15 13 Post Graduate Research 15 14 Supervision of Post Graduate Research 15 a) M.A 15 b) M. Phil 16 c) Ph. D 16 15 Mass Media 16 a) Television 16 b) Radio 16 c) Print Media 17 2 Personal Data Full Name: Dr. Zahid Munir Khan Amir Father’s Name: Chaudhry Muhammad Munir Khan (Late) Date of Birth: 18-07-1966 Religion Islam Nationality: Pakistani Work : Associate Professor Department of Urdu Language and Literature, Oriental College, University of the Punjab Lahore, Pakistan. Professor: Urdu & Pakistan Studies Chair, Faculty of Languages & Translation Al-Azher University Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt with the non diplomatic status of MINISTER. E-Mail: zahidmuniramir @hotmail.com Educational Record Degree Institution Division Year Ph.D (Oriental University of the Punjab, 1999 Literature) Lahore, Pakistan M.A Urdu Oriental College, University First Class First (Gold 1991 of the Punjab, Lahore. Medalist) B.A University of the Punjab, First Division (Merit 1988 Lahore, Pakistan. Scholarship) Diploma in Associate Punjab Board of Technical First Division 1984 Engineering Education Lahore. (Electrical) S.S.C Board of Intermediate & Secondary First Division (Merit 1981 Education Sargodha. Scholarship) Languages Known: Urdu, Persian, Punjabi, and English Experience • Name of Institution Year • Lecturer in Urdu • P.C. Army Foundation College Lahore, Pakistan 1992 to 1993 • Aitchison College Lahore, Pakistan. Oct, 1993 to 12 Sep 1994 • Govt. Degree College Satellite Town, Rawalpindi, 13 Sep 1994 to 22 Sep. 1994 Pakistan • Govt. F.C College Lahore, Pakistan 22 Sep1994 to 26 Jan 1995 • Punjab University, Oriental College Lahore, Pakistan. Lecturer 26 Jan 1995 to 26 July 2001 Assistant Professor 26 July 2001 to 23 Apr 2005 Associate Professor 23 Apr 2005 to date • Scholar & Visiting Professor Urdu & Pakistan Studies 16 January 2008 to date chair at Al Azhar University Cairo, Egypt with the non- diplomatic status of Minister Honors / Medals Title of Distinction Awarding Institution • University Gold Medal Punjab University Lahore • Hafiz Mehmood Shirani Gold Medal Majles Yadgar-e-Hafiz Mehmood Shirani • Begum Farukh Masood Gold Medal Punjab University Lahore • Mir Khalil-ur-Rehman Gold Medal Orient Advertisers Pakistan 3 • Role of Honour Punjab University Oriental College Lahore. • Best Boy Govt. College Sargodha • Nishan-e-Hali Bazm-e-Hali Pakistan Engagements Worked as: • Judge Presidential Iqbal Award Pakistan Iqbal Academy Pakistan. • Subject expert Federal Public Service Commission. • Examiner M.Phil, Ph.D Programme Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad. • Member and Secretary Board of Studies (Urdu) Punjab University Lahore. • Member Board of Faculty Punjab University Lahore. • Member Annual Report Committee Punjab University Lahore. • Member House Allotment Committee Punjab University Lahore. • Member Disciplinary Committee Punjab University Lahore. • Member Seerat Committee Punjab University Lahore. • Director Student Affairs Punjab University Oriental College, Lahore. • Guest Speaker & Host Pakistan Television (Educational, Literary and Religious Programmes. • Guest Speaker & Host Pakistan Radio Special Matric Projects • Guest Teacher Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad. • Co-Author Course of M.A Urdu Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad. • Examiner M.Phil Programme Alama Iqbal Open University Islamabad. • Examiner Ph.D Programme National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad • Paper Setter and Examiner M.A, M.Phil, Ph.D Punjab University Lahore. Programmes • Paper Setter and Examiner M.A Programme. Lahore College for Women University Lahore. • Paper Setter and Examiner G.C. University Faisalabad • Adjudicator Multimedia Website Competition Iqbal Academy Pakistan on the life, themes and works of Iqbal • Member/Observer Board of Governors Pakistan Pakistan International School, Embassy of International School Cairo Egypt Pakistan Cairo Arab Republic of Egypt. • Paper Setter & Examiner Al-Azhar University Department of Urdu Language & Literature, Cairo Faculty of Languages & Translation Al-Azhar University Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt. Membership of Learned Bodies • Life Member Iqbal Academy Pakistan • Member International league of Islamic Literature Pakistan • Member Board of Studies Urdu, University of the Punjab, Lahore. Books Sr# Titles Pages Published In 01. Lamhon ka Qarz (debt of moments) Analysis and suggestions on intellectual and emotional problem of modern youth. First published under the command of 100 1989 • National Book Council of Pakistan (Ministry of Education, Govt. of Pakistan). • Tanazur Matbuaat Lahore, Pakistan (Second Edition) 184 1998 • Darul Tazkeer Urdu Bazar Lahore, Pakistan (Third Edition) 184 2004 02. Jihat (Dimensions) Research papers on the art of editing, biography, psychology and mysticism. Published by • Faculty of Islamic and Oriental Learning University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. 184 2000 4 03. Makateeb-e-Zafar Ali Khan (Letters of Maulana Zafar Ali Khan) A collection of literary, political and personal letters written by renowned politician, poet and journalist of sub-continent. It also has the letters background, annotation a detailed preface and critical appreciation by the compiler. Published By • Sunny Publications Lahore, Pakistan. 352 1986 04. Mir Soz – Sawanih aur Shakhsiat (Mir Soz Life and Personality) The biography and personality analysis of an important classical Urdu poet of 18th Century. The first book written on the poet during the last two centuries. Published by • Punjab University Oriental College Lahore, Pakistan. 162 2000 05. Allama Iqbal Ki Tarikh-e-Weladat Aik Mutalia (A study on Allama Iqbal’s date of birth in Urdu and English Language.) A detailed critical study on misunderstandings and ambiguities about the date of birth of philosopher poet Dr. Muhammad Iqbal (Co-Author: Dr. Waheed Qurashi). Published by • Bazm-e-Iqbal 2 Club Road Lahore, Pakistan. (Governed by Govt. of the 346 1994 Punjab) 06. Iqbal Shanasi Aur Naveed-e-Subh (Familiarity with Iqbal and ‘The Dawn’) Editing of selected essays on the thoughts and art of philosopher poet Dr. Muhammad Iqbal with annotation and preface. Published by • Bazm-e-Iqbal Lahore, Pakistan (Governed by Govt. of the Punjab). 292 1990 07. Maulana Taj Mahmood Halat-o-Maktoobat (Maulana Taj Mahmood, life and letters) The first biography with some precious letters of a forgotten freedom fighter. Published by • Institute of History and Research, Sargodha, Pakistan. 112 1985 08. Apni Dunya Aap Paeda Kar (Make Your World --- Your Self) Simplification and practical application of certain philosophical problems and discussions focusing on intellectual and programmatic problems of the young generation. Published by • Globe Publishers Lahore, Pakistan. 60 1989 09. Naqoosh-e-Jawidan (Perennial Images) Critical and research based analysis of some political and religious movements of Indo Pak history from 1930 to 1953. Published by • Al-Mahmood Academy Lahore, Pakistan. 224 1988 10. Maulana ZafarAli Khan A bibliography Published by • National Language Authority (Cabinet Division) Govt. of Pakistan, Islamabad. 40 1993 11. Lamhey Ki Roshni (Light in a Moment) What qualities should a student possess in the learning process. A brief and comprehensive writing on the topic. Published by Tanazur Matboaat 596 Neelum Block Lahore, Pakistan. 80 2001 12. Pehli Sahar kay Rang (Colours of early Dawn) The first collection of poems and ghazals by Zahid M. Amir. Compiled by Ibrar Hussain. Published by Halqa-I-Ahbab-e-Amir Sargodha, Pakistan. 128 1989 5 13. Tira Aks Aainon Main (Your Reflection in Mirrors) Second collection of poems by Zahid M. Amir Published by Khazina-e-Ilm-o-adab Urdu Bazar Lahore, Pakistan. 128 2000 14. Armoghan-e-Shirani (Co-author) A commemoration volume in memory of renowned literary scholar of Urdu and Persian Hafiz Mahmood Shirani. Published by Department of Urdu, Oriental College, Punjab University Lahore, Pakistan. 328 2001 15. Aaina-e-Kirdar (A mirror of Human character) A history of morality and moral values along with some articles on moral issues. Published by Shaikh Zayed Islamic Centre, Punjab University New Campus, Lahore. 112 2002 16. Char Mausam Aitchison College Main (Four seasons in Aitchison College) Cultural and academic history of an old public school of Punjab, in form of memoirs. Published by Malik & Company Dar al Tazkeer Urdu Bazar Lahore, Pakistan. 300 2004 17. Tarikh-e-Jamia Punjab ( History of Punjab University) A History of Modern Period of biggest and oldest seat of learning in the country, University of the Punjab, Lahore.1982-2002 Published by: Registrar University of the Punjab,New Campus, Lahore 642 2004 18. Nazm Mujh Se Kalam Karti He ( The Poem Talks to me ) Third collection of poems by Zahid M. Amir Published