Prof. Dr. Fahmida Hussain
D 130/ 1B, Block 4, Clifton Karachi-Pakistan.
Ph: 35867134 , Mobile: 0300-2278776,
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Professional Experience:
2008- …….. : Chairperson, Sindhi Language Authority,
Hyderabad, Pakistan.
1998-2008 : Director, Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai Chair,
University of Karachi, Pakistan.
1997-1998 : Chairperson, Department of Sindhi,
University of Karachi, Pakistan.
1995-1997 : Professor, Department of Sindhi,
University of Karachi, Pakistan.
1988-1995 : Assistant Professor, Department of Sindhi,
University of Karachi, Pakistan.
1978-1988 : Lecturer, Department of Sindhi,
University of Karachi, Pakistan.
1972-1975 : Lecturer in English, Institute of Education,
University of Sindh, Pakistan.
Educational Qualifications:
1992 : PhD in Sindhi Literature.
Department of Sindhi, University of Karachi, Pakistan
1990 : Diploma in Hindi Language,
Department of General History, University of Karachi, Pakistan
1981 : L.L.B
Islamia Law College, University of Karachi, Pakistan.
1972 : M.A. Sindhi
Department of Sindhi, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan
1970 : M.A. English
Department of English, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan.
Books Published:
2012- Sindhu Likhat-21st Sadi-a Men Thial Tahqique(Translation of research articles on Indus Script), Sindhi Language Authoirty Hyderabad
2012- Adyoon Aaoon Anjaan, (Articles on the poetry of Shah Latif)- Culture Department, Govt. of Sindh,
Karachi
2012- Sindhi Boli-Lisani Pahloo (Essays on Sindhi Language), Sindhi Language Authority, Hyderabad, Sindh
2011- Sindhi Boli-a ji Sikhya (Devnagari), Sindhi Language Authority, Hyderabad, Sindh
2011- Aaiye Sindhi Seekhen (Let Us Learn Sindhi with CD)- Sindhi Language Authority,
Hyderabad, Sindh
2008- Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai-(Life, Poetry & Philosophy in Urdu), Pakistan Academy of Letters, Islamabad.
2006- Duniya Joon Shair Aurtoon ( Sindhi translation of Poetry of Women Poets of the World)- Sindhi Adabi Board, Jamshoro.
2003- Hik Hawa Kaen Kahanyoon (Collection of short stories), Sachal Academy, Karachi.
2002- Image of Woman in the Poetry of Shah Latif, (English Translation) Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai Chair, University of Karachi, Karachi
2002- Adabi Tanqeed-Fan ain Tareekh (Literary Critcism-Art and History), Naoon Nyapo Academy, Karachi.
2000- Bar-e-Sagheer Ji Bolian Jo Lisanianti Jaizo (Sindhi translation of Linguistic Survey of India, Volume VIII, Part 1, by George Grierson), Sindhi Language Authority, Hyderabad.
1996- Shah Latif ki Shairi Mein Aurat ka Roop
(Urdu translation ) Bhit Shah Cultural Committee, Hyderabad.
1993- Shah Latif Ji Shairi Mein Aurat Jo Roop (Image of Woman in the Poetry of Shah Latif), Bhit Shah Cultural Committee, Hyderabad.
1990- Pir Hisamuddin Rashidi- A Biography, Sindh Culture & Tourism Department, Karachi.
1983- Hawaun Je Adhar- Travelogue, Agam Publishers, Hyderabad.
* Bare Sagheer ki Zabano Ka Lisaniati Jaiza (Urdu translation), Pakistan Academy of Letters, Islamabad (under print)
* Several Research Articles, Essays, Columns on educational and literary topics, gender issues and social problems, written in Sindhi, Urdu and English languages, published in local as well as foreign journals and magazines.
Compilations:
2006- Translation of Verses of Shah Jo Risalo- Sindh Graduates Association, Karachi.
2006- Sindh-Maazi, Haal ain Mustaqbil - Shah Abdul Latif Chair, University of Karachi.
2006- Sindh-Maazi, Haal aur Mustaqbil- Shah Abdul Latif Chair, University of Karachi.
2006- Sindh-Past,Present & Future- Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai Chair.niversity of Karachi.
1989- Dictionary of Classical Poets of Sindhi- Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai Chair. University of Karachi.
1989- Mazahmati Adab (co-editor), Pakistan Academy of letters, Islamabad.University of Karachi.
1998- Shah & Sindh- Two Volumes, Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai Chair.
University of Karachi.
1997- Poetry of Women During Last 50 Years in Sindh, Pakistan Academy of Letters, Islamabad. (under print).
Editing:
2013 : Encyclopaedia Sindhiana ( Volume-8),Sindhi Language Authority, Hyderabad, Sindh
2013 : Encyclopaedia Sindhiana ( Volume-7),Sindhi Language Authority, Hyderabad, Sindh
2012 : Encyclopaedia Sindhiana ( Volume-6),Sindhi Language Authority, Hyderabad, Sindh
2012 : Encyclopaedia Sindhiana ( Volume-5),Sindhi Language Authority, Hyderabad, Sindh
2012 : Encyclopaedia Sindhiana ( Volume-4),Sindhi Language Authority, Hyderabad, Sindh
2011 : Sindhi-English Dictionary ( Transliterated version), Captain Stack,
Sindhi Language Authority, Hyderabad, Sindh
2011 : English-Sindhi Dictionary ( Transliterated version), Captain Stack,
Sindhi Language Authority, Hyderabad, Sindh
2011 : Grammar of the Sindhi Language ( Transliterated version), Captain
Stack, Sindhi Language Authority, Hyderabad, Sindh
2011 : A Grammar of the Sindhi Language ( Translated version), Dr.
E.Trumpp, Sindhi Language Authority, Hyderabad, Sindh
2011 : Encyclopedia Sindhiana (Vol-3), Sindhi Language Authority, Hyderabad.
2010 : Encyclopedia Sindhiana (Vol-2), Sindhi Language Authority, Hyderabad.
2009 : Encyclopedia Sinhdiana (Vol-1) ,Sindhi Language Authority, Hyderabad.
2009 : Daftari Lughat , Sindhi Language Authority, Hyderabad.
2008-2013 : Sindhi Boli- Quarterly Research Journal, Sindhi Language Authority,
Hyderabad. (20 issues)
1998-2008 : Kalachi- Quarterly Research Journal, Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai Chair,
University of Karachi. (40 issues published till June 2008)
1992-1995 : Editor (honorary), Women’s edition of daily “Jago”, Karachi.
1998-1989 : Chief Editor (honorary), Monthly “Sugharian Sath” (A women’s magazine),
Karachi.
1972-1984 : Editor (honorary), Women’s edition of daily Hilal-e-Pakistan, Karachi.
1968-1972 : Editor, Women’s section of monthly Baadal, Hyderabad.
(And Several Sindhi, Urdu and English Books, Dictionaries and Grammar Books of eminent writers)
Electronic Media Experience:
2010 - Script– writing and Teaching Sindhi through Radio Pakistan Hyderabad’s programme “Aaye Sindhi Seekhain”.
1970-1972- News Translator, Radio Pakistan, Karachi.
1972-1985- Script– writer and Presenter of different literary programmes of Radio Pakistan and Pakistan Television Corporation, Karachi.
1972-1983- Script– writing and Teaching Sindhi through Radio Pakistan Karachi’s programme “Sindhi Urdu Bolchaal”
1968-1970- Script– writer and Presenter of Radio Pakistan Hyderabad’s Programme “Science Magazine”
Awards:
2014 : Gold Medal for services in Education by Sindh Graduates Association
2013 : Ustad Bukhari , Award by Ustad Bukhari Academy, Dadu
2012 : Sindhu Vibhushan, Award by Federation of Sindhi Panchayats Delhi,India.
2011 : Ustad Bukhari Yadgar Award by Ustad Bukhari Academy, Dadu .
2010 : Sindh Sangat “Nishan”, Sindhi Adabi Sangat Award.
2009 : Josh Melihabadi Award for Research Writing by Govt. of Sindh..
2008 : Gold Medal for Services in Education by Sindh Graduates Association.
2004 : Pride of Performance by Government of Pakistan.
2004 : Award for the Best Sindhi book of 2002 by Pakistan Academy of Letters.
2003 : Shah Latif Award for Outstanding Work in Research & Publication,
Government of Sindh, Pakistan.
1995 : Award for Best Research & Writing by Sindh Graduates Association.
1994 : Hijra Award 1414, for book of 1994, by Pakistan Academy of Letters,
Islamabad.
1994 : Award for Best Research on Shah Latif’s Poetry by Sindhi Adabi Sangat.
2000 : Sahyog Award for Best Sindhi Writer of Sindh. Sahyog Foundation,
Mumbai, India.
1990-2000 : Award for Best Social Worker and Volunteer for creating awareness,
emancipation and uplift of women by Sindh Graduates
1970-1990 : Several awards, shields and medals from literary and social organizations for services in the fields of literature, education and social welfare.
Professional Memberships:
· Member, Senate, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Lyari Karachi (2011-2013 )
· Member Board of Studies, Department of Sindhi, University of Sindh, Jamshoro (2010-2013)
· Member, Syndicate, University of Sindh, Jamshoro (2008 - 2011 )
· Chairperson, Board of Governors, Sindhi Language Authority (2008- )
· Member, Board of Governors, Pakistan Academy of Letters, Islamabad (2009 - 2011)
· Life Member, Pakistan Academy of Letters, Islamabad
· Member, Advisory Board, Institute of Sindhology, University of Sindh, Jamshoro (2009 -2011)
· Member, Academic Council , University of Karachi (1995- 2008)
· Member Senate, University of Karachi (1995- 2008)
· Member, Board of Studies, Department of Sindhi, University of Karachi (1995- 2008)
· Member, Board of Governors, Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai Chair, University of Karachi (1995- 2008)
· Member, Board of Governors, Sachal Chair, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur (1999-2000)
· Member and Trustee, Sindh Education Trust, Hyderabad.
· Member, Academic Council, University of Sindh, Jamshoro. (2002-2004)
· Member, Board of Studies, Sindhi Department, University of Sindh. (2005- 2008 )
· Member, Board of Governors, Sindhi Adabi Board, Jamshoro. (2000-2007)
· Member, Board of Governors, Sindhi Language Authority, Hyderabad (1999-2001)
· Member, Board of Studies, Institute of Languages, AIOU, Islamabad.
· Member, Committee of the Legends’ Trust, Governor of Sindh, Karachi (2007-2009)
· Member, Sindhi Adabi Sangat, Karachi.
· Member, Pakistan Writer’s Guild, Sindh Chapter, Karachi.
· Member, Board of Directors, Sindh Graduates Association, Karachi. (2005- 2007)
· Member, CEC , Sindh Graduates Association, Karachi. (2007- 2013 )
· Member, Board of Governor’s TRD, Hyderabad.(2008-2011)
(And several other literary and educational committees in Sindh)
PARTICIPATION IN CONFERENCES & SEMINARS
International Conferences & Seminars:
2012- New Delhi, National Council for Promotion of Sindhi- International Conference on Development of Sindhi Language and Literature across the Borders (Paper presented).
2012- Bhitshah, International Conference on Shah Latif by Culture Department, Govt. of Sindh.
2012- New Delhi, Gujrat Sindhi Academy in collaboration with SLA, Sugharan Ji Kachehri (Presidential address)
2012- Bhitshah- International Conference on “Shah Latif” by Culture Department Govt. of Sindh, presented paper (Published).
2010- Islamabad- Pakistan Academy of Letters' International Conference on Sufism and Peace, presented paper on Message of Peace by the Sufi Poets of Sindh (Published).
2008- New Delhi, India – Sahtiya Academy’s International Seminar on “20 Years of Sindhi Literature in India and Across the Border”. Presented paper on Lit. Criticism. (Published)
2006- Karachi-University of Karachi & University of Sindh jointly organized International Conference on “Sindh-Past, Present & Future”- presented two papers on "Problems of Sindhi Grammar" and "Research on Shah Latif" (Both published).
2006 – Toronto, Canada – SANA annual convention – Session on Sindhi Literature – Presided and presented paper on "Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai".
2004 – Houston, U.S.A. – SANA annual convention, session on Sindhi Literature. Presided and presented paper on "Problems of Research in Sindhi Literature".
2002 – St. Louis, U.S.A. – SANA annual convention, session on Sindhi Literature. Presented paper on "Poetry of Shah Latif".
2002 – Beijing, China- Represented Sindhi Writers in the official delegation of Pakistani Writers visiting China.
2000 – Mumbai, India – University of Mumbai, International Conference on Sindhi Literature. Presented paper on "Pathos in the Poetry of Shah Latif" (Published).
1996 – Islamabad – International Conference on Literature by Pakistan Academy of Letters. Paper presented on "Problem of Sindhi Language and Literature in the 20th Century" –(Published).
National Conferences & Seminars:
2013- Bhitshah- Literary Conference on “Shah Latif” by Culture Department Government of Sindh.
2012- Dadu- Seminar on the “Works of Ustad Bukhari” held by Ustad Bukhari Acedemy
(Presented paper-published).
2011- Bhitshah- Literary Conference on “Shah Latif” by Culture Department Government of Sindh.
2011- Hyderabad- Seminar on “National Languages of Pakistan” SLA Hyderabad.
2010- Karachi- Seminar on “Teaching of Sindhi as Mother Tongue and Non Mother Tongue”, by Education and Literacy Department, at Governor’s house.
2010- Karachi- National Conference on “Sufi Poets of Pakistan” by Academy of Letters, presented paper on “Sufi Thought in the Poetry of Sindhi Classical Poets”.
2009 – Hyderabad – National Conference on “Indus Script and Civilization” by SLA.
2008 – Karachi – National Conference on Women, by Sindh Graduates Association. Presented paper on “Status of Women in Shah Latif's Poetry”.
2007 – Karachi – National Conference on Sindhi Language by Sindhi Adabi Sangat – presented paper on "Sindhi Language".
2007 – Bhit Shah – Literary Conference held on the occasion of Bhitai's anniversary. Presided a session and presented paper on "Sur Kedaro" of Shah Latif.
2007 – Karachi – Conference on "Golden Jubilee of Sindhi Adabi Sangat" held at University of Karachi – Presided one session and presented paper on "Role of Women in Shah Latif's Poetry" – (Published).
2000 -2006 – Bhit Shah/Hyderabad – Literary Conferences held on the occasion of Shah Latif's anniversaries, presented papers on various aspects of “Poetry and Philosophy of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai".
Conferences & Seminars organized as Director, Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai Chair:
2007 – Karachi – Seminar and condolence reference for M.H. Panhwar, Anwar Pirzado and Hussain Shah Rashidi.
2007 – Karachi – Seminar on Shah Latif and Book launching of published books of 2005 and their critical analysis.
2006 – Karachi – Four-day International Conference on Sindh – Past, Present & Future in collaboration with Karachi University and Sindh University. (Presented 2 papers).
2005 – Karachi – Seminar on the "Scope of Research on Shah Latif". (Presented paper)
2004 – Karachi – Seminar and condolence reference for prominent scholar and writer
Mr. Jamal Abro.
2003 – Karachi – Seminar and condolence reference for Allama G.Mustafa Qasmi and Ali Ahmed Brohi.
2003 – Karachi – Seminar on "Shah Latif, an Architect of Sindhi language"
2002- Karachi – Seminar on the "Thought of Shah Latif", and critical analysis of publications of 2001.
2001 – Karachi – Seminar on "Image of Man in the Poetry of Shah Latif", and critical analysis of publications of 2000
2000 – Karachi – Seminar on "Shah Latif and Human Rights", and critical analysis of publications of 1999.
1999 – Karachi – Seminar on the "Philosophy of Shah Latif", and critical analysis of Publications of 1998.
1998 – Karachi – Two – day National Conference on “Shah Latif and Sindhi Literature”.
(Presented Paper)
Seminars, Workshops and Conferences organized as Chairperson SLA:
2012 – Karachi – Seminar on “Status of Sindhi Language in India” jointly with Culture Department , Government of Sindh.
2011 – Hyderabad – Seminar on well known Sindhi poet “Shamsher ul Haidri”
2011 – Hyderabad – Seminar on well known Sindhi poet “Tanvir Abbasi”
2011 – Hyderabad– Seminar on well known Sindhi poet “Niaz Humayuni”
2011 – Hyderabad – Seminar on “National Languages of Pakistan”
2011 – Hyderabad – Symposium on “Status of Sindhi Language as an Official Language”
2010 – Hyderabad – Symposium on “Automatic Roman Translation and Transliteration through Computer”
2010 – Hyderabad – Seminar on “Future of Sindhi Language in the Global Perspective”
2009 – Hyderabad – Symposium on “Sindhi As a National Language”
2009 – Hyderabad – Seminar on “National Education Policy and Sindhi Language”
2009 – Hyderabad – Workshop on “Art and Importance of Translation”
2009 – Mithi, Tharparker – Seminar on “Linguistic Geography of Thar and its Dialects”
2009 – Hyderabad – Workshop for “Sindhi Language Teachers of Hyderabad”
2009 – Hyderabad – National Conference on “ Indus Script and Civilization”
2009 – Larkano – Seminar on “ Language of Print and Electronic- Media”
2009 – Hyderabad – Seminar on “ Importance of Mother Tongue in Modern Times”
2009 – Hyderabad – Seminar on “ Language of Sindhi Text Books”
2008 – Hyderabad – Seminar on “Importance of Children Literature”
2008 – Hyderabad – Symposium on “Status of Sindhi Language in India”
2008 – Hyderabad – Symposium on “ Problems of Spelling in Sindhi”
2008 – Hyderabad – Seminar on “ Dialects of Sindhi Language”