| Hakan Nawabi | |
| Native Name: | هاکان نوابی |
| Native Name Lang: | fa |
| Caption: | Hakan at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in New Delhi - India ; 2012 |
| Birth Name: | Hakan Nawabi |
| Birth Date: | 31 July 1990 |
| Birth Place: | Kabul, Afghanistan |
| Occupation: | Writer-author, Freelance Journalist, Entrepreneur |
| Language: | English, Persian, Dari, |
| Nationality: | Afghan-Canadian |
| Years Active: | 2009 – present |
| Relatives: | Massoud Nawabi (father) |
| Education: | Journalism, India |
| Children: | 3 |
| Awards: | UNHCR's Best Speech Award, 2004, Best Story Award, 2001. Awards of Excellence from Embassy of Afghanistan, 2012 and 2014. |
Hakan Nawabi (Persian: هاکان نوابی, born July 31, 1990) is an Afghan-Canadian freelance journalist, writer, entrepreneur, and blogger. From August 2011 to December 2014, Nawabi served as a Press Officer, Protocol Officer, and Executive Assistant for the Embassy of Afghanistan in New Delhi, India. He is recognized for his contributions to quotations on themes such as peace, stability, unity, love, and friendship.[1] Nawabi's father, Massoud Nawabi, was a renowned Afghan poet, writer, school principal, and cultural figure. He was recognized as one of Afghanistan's most prominent cultural personalities in 2011 for his contributions throughout the educational and cultural sectors. Nawabi is also the grandson of Ghulam Habib Nawabi, a notable Dari poet known for introducing modern Dari and Persian poetry in Afghanistan.
Hakan was born on July 31 in Kabul, Afghanistan. He is the elder of two children. His father, Massoud Nawabi, was a prominent poet, writer, school principal, cultural personality, and well-known public figure. Hakan spent his early childhood years and middle school years in Kabul.
In 1996, Hakan and his family relocated to Pakistan. In Islamabad, his father established a school named Ghulam Habib Nawabi and the Educational Committee for Afghan Refugees (ECAR), aiming to provide education to Afghan refugees.
On January 2, 2010, Hakan's father, Massoud Nawabi, passed away from a heart attack at PIMS Complex Hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan. At the time, Hakan was 20 years old. Massoud Nawabi's funeral was held on January 3, 2010, and was attended by numerous admirers, poets, writers, government officials, and journalists. The burial took place at The 500 Family Graveyard in Kabul, Afghanistan.
In 2011, after a year of working as an interpreter, anchor, and news analyst for a private telecommunication company called IBEX Groups in Islamabad, Hakan moved to India with his mother and younger brother, Jamshed.
Hakan is known for his diverse writing portfolio, which includes contributions to Dari and English dailies, magazines, blogs, and websites as a freelance feature writer. He has worked in various roles in cities such as Kabul, Islamabad, and New Delhi, and he currently lives in Canada.
Throughout his career, Hakan has undertaken numerous self-initiated projects. His career also includes work at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in New Delhi, India.
Hakan's work is driven by a desire to contribute to his nation. He strives to maintain high standards in his professional and personal endeavors, reflecting his dedication to his craft and cultural heritage.