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1 CURRICULUM VITAE Name Muhammad Saleem Mazhar Present Position Chairman Department of Persian, University of the Punjab, Lahore (w.e.f ) Date and Place of Birth , Dera Ghazi Khan Father s Name Abdul Rasheed Khan 1 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 (off), (cell) Languages saleemmmazhar@yahoo.com 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 (Former Head Master, J V. Teacher Boys P.S. Basti Budhan, Dera Ghazi Khan) 1

2 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) (Numbering in reverse order to facilitate recent additions at the top) 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), Mazhar Muhammad Saleem, Goraya, Naheed S. & Kataria, Jafar R. (May 2011). Revisioning SAARC, International Journal of Contemporary Research and Business. IJCRB, UK, 03(01),

3 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), 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), 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), 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), Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (2006). Academy e Iqbal, The Encyclopedia of Persian language & Literature in the Sub Continent. Persian language & Literature Authority. Tehran. 01(01), Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (2006). Aftab Dehlvi, The Encyclopedia of Persian language & Literature in the Sub Continent. Persian language & Literature Authority. Tehran. Iran. 01(01), 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), Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (2006). Asif Khan, The Encyclopedia of Persian language & Literature in the Sub Continent. Persian language & Literature Authority. Tehran. Iran. 01(01), 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), 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), 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), Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (2006). Azari Tosi, The Encyclopedia of Persian language & Literature in the Sub Continent. Persian language & Literature Authority. Tehran. Iran. 01 (01), Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (2006). Adam Meeli, The Encyclopedia of Persian language & Literature in the Sub Continent. Persian language & Literature Authority. Tehran. Iran. 01 (01), Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (2001). Ashan Abdul Shakoor, The Encyclopedia of Persian language & Literature in the Sub Continent. Tehran, Iran, 04 (04),

4 32. Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (2000). Ashraf Bia Bani, Grand Islamic Encyclopedia, Tehran, Iran, 09 (09), Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (2000). Azafari Goorkani, Grand Islamic Encyclopedia, Tehran, Iran, 11 (11), Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (1999). Farsi Siryan -e- Mahajer dar Doora -e- Sulateen e- mamlook, Nameh-e-Parsi Tehran, Iran, II (02), Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (1998). Warood-e-Zaban Farsi dar Shaba-e- Ghareh, Nameh-e-Parsi, Tehran, Iran, 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), 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) 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) Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem & Goraya, Naheed S. (2012). An Analytical Study of Pak-Us Relations: Post Osama ( ), Research Journal of South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore 27(01) Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem & Goraya, Naheed S. (Winter 2011). Drone War Against Pakistan, Journal of Political Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, 18 (02), 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), 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), 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), Jabeen, Mussarat; Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem & Goraya, Naheed S. (2010). US-Afghan Relations: A Historical Perspective of Events of 9/11. Research 4

5 Journal of South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore. 25, (1), 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), 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), 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), 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), Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem & Goraya, Naheed S. (2008). An Analytical Review of SAARC. Research Journal of South Asian Studies.23, (1), 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), 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), Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (2006). Muzafar Nameh, Masnavi e Ramzi, Danish. Islamabad. 86 (86), Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (2006). Khidmat-e-Danish Kadeh-e- Khawar Shenasi Dar Tashih -e- Mutoon -e- farsi, Danish. Islamabad. 83 (83), Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (2003). Ustad Ahmed Monzavi, Safeeneh, Department of Persian University of the Punjab Lahore. 02 (01), 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), Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (2002). Zindagi Nameh wa Asar e Gulam Ali Azad Bilgrami, Compilation of Articles of Sindh Seminar Karachi. 01 (01), Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (2001) A,tesam ud Din,Safar Namah e Navees, Oriental College Magazine, University of the Punjab, Lahore. 282 (01),

6 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), 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), Mazhar, Muhammad Saleem (1996). Aazeri Isfaraeni, Danish. Islamabad. 43 (43), PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Designation/Post Held Held Position for Which Position Chairman Department of Persian, to Date University of the Punjab, Lahore & Director Centre for South Asian Studies, to University of the Punjab, Lahore Dean Faculty of Oriental Learning, to University of the Punjab, Lahore Professor Department of Persian, University of the Punjab, Lahore Associate Professor Department of Persian, to University of the Punjab, Lahore Assistant Professor Department of Persian, to Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur On Deputation Lecturer Department of Persian, to University of the Punjab, Lahore to Lecturer Department of Persian, to Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur to On Deputation Curriculum Development/Syllabus Designing 1- Designed Syllabus for (PMS) Punjab Public Service Commission Lahore for the Year Designed syllabus for CSS for the subject of Persian for Federal Public Service Commission for the Year Designed syllabus for BS Persian (as Secretary) for Higher Education Commission for the Year

7 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 to 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 Convener: Address Committee for Convocation, University of the Punjab date Member: New Campus Management Committee, date University of the Punjab 2008 to 2008 to Chairman: Punjab University Press Committee University of the Punjab2003, Chairman: House Allotment Committee for the Employees, University of the Punjab Member Doctoral Program Coordination Committee (DPCC), date University of the Punjab Member: Board of Advance Studies and Research, 2010 University of the Punjab April 2007 to to Member: Research Projects Evaluation Committee, 2008 to

8 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. 8

9 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 (Numbering in reverse order to facilitate recent additions at the top) 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 January, Pak-Afghan Relations (Post 9/11): Prospects & Opportunities in 4 th Bienniel Convention of Persianate Societies & the Sub-Continenet, organized by University of the Punjab, Lahore & Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), on Iqbal s Teachings of Tolerance in the Society in International Conference on Allama Iqbal, organized by Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, in 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, Qatil Lahori As Persian Ghazal Poet in Persian Ghazal in the Sub-Continent, organized by Ali Garh Muslim University, India, on February 13-15, Rumi in Pakistan in Rumi Studies in the Sub-Continent, organized by Ministry of Culture & Islamic Guidance, Tehran. Iran, in May 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 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

10 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 Contribution of Sub-Continent towards Persian Literature in Pakistan. in Persian Literature and Sub-Continent, organized by Fardosi University, Mashad, Iran, in December Life and Works of Ghulam Ali Azad Bilgrami in Persian Literature in Sindh, organized by University of Karachi, Karachi, in Contribution of Pakistani Teachers towards Language & Literature in International Conference of Persian Teachers, organized by Tehran University, Iran, in Attar Nishaburi - A Persian Sufi Poet in Attar Nishabori Conference, organized by Ministry of culture and Islamic Guidance, Nishabour, Iran, in 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 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 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 Persian Literature in the Sub- Continent in Persian Literature in the Sub- Continent, organized by University of the Punjab, Lahore, in Sachal Sar Mast, A Persian poet of Sindh in Persian Literature in Sindh, organized by Karachi University Karachi, in 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 Impact of Persian on Urdu Language in Urdu in International Perspective, organized by Govt. College University Faisalabad, in Iqbal and Afghanistan in Annual Iqbal Seminar, organized by Department of Iqbal Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, in November Teachings of Persian to Urdu Speakers in Persian Teaching in Pakistani Universities, organized by Iran Pakistan Institute of Persian Researches, Islamabad, in PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES/SEMINARS (Numbering in reverse order to facilitate recent additions at the top) 10

11 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 4 th 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, 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) 11

12 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 January, 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 The Foreign Investment in Complexity of Globalization-A Case Study of Balochistan, in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on South Asia & Management of Energy Security, in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on Globalization Vs Regionalization, in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on The Post-Military Regime in Pakistan: Is There A Hope for Democracy? in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on Future Prospects of Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations, in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on 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 Pak-Afghan Relations in the Post-Taliban Period, in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on

13 15. Pak-India Peace Process A Way Forward, in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on Need for Constitutionalism, in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on Urdu, Hindi, Hindustani, in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on Status of Untouchables (Dalits) in India, in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on Islam, Mustaze Feen and Indian Dalits, in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on Issues in South Asian Analysis of American Texts: Deciphering the Mexican Inquisition, in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on Intellectual Brain Drainage & its Implications for Pakistan, in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on East Pakistan Debacle and Our Contemporary Responsibilities, in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on th 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 Pak-India Relations in the Changing Scenario, in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on 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 South Asia and Global Political Trend in Post 9/11 Era, in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on Muslim Reformist Political Thought in Central Asia: Parallels with South Asia, in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on Dalit Movement: Past, Present & Future, in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on Resumption of Pak-India Dialogue Process: Illusion or Reality, in Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, on 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 POPULAR ARTICLES ON SOUTH ASIA/INTERNATIONAL POLITICS & RELATED TOPICS 13

14 (Numbering in reverse order to facilitate recent additions at the top) 5. Assassination of Barhanuddin Rabbani, Pakistan Times, September 23, Kashmir: Past to Present, Pakistan Times, February 04, Future prospects of Pak-China Friendship, Pakistan Times, December 29, The Estranged Friend is One s Worst Foe, Pakistan Times, December 8, Iqbal and Afghanistan, Daily Nawa-e-Waqt, November 2007 TALKS An Interview with an Afghan newspaper 8.0 am, Kabul, Afghanistan, Link: COUNTRIES VISITED Iran, UK, Georgia, Turkey, Tajikistan, Krgyzistan and India. 14