Ishaq Samejo Explained

Ishaq Samejo
Native Name:	اسحاق سميجو
Native Name Lang:	sd
Birth Name:	Muhammad Ishaq Samejo
Birth Date:	1975 3, df=yes
Subject:	Love, Togetherness
Movement:	Progressive
Notableworks:	Shaeri saan dushmani Sda bechain aa Biye Taraf Qbilo ho
Children:	Banafsha
Awards:	Pakistan Academy of Letters award

Ishaq Samejo (Sindhi: اسحاق سميجو, Urdu: {{nq|اسحاق سمیجو) is a Pakistani poet,^[1] writer and literary critic of Sindhi Language.

Early life

It is mentioned in Encyclopedia Sindhiana by Sindhi Language Authority that Samejo was born to Jaaro Khan on 18 March 1975 at village Fazulpur, Dadu District, Sindh.^[2]

Education

Ishaq Samejo received his early education from his hometown. He got matriculation from Talibul Moula High School Dadu and higher secondary education from degree college Johi town.^[3] He did MA in Sindhi literature from Sindh University. He did PhD in Sindhi literature as well.^[4]

Career

Ishaq Samejo started his literary career as poet and critic from 1990. He was appointed as lecturer and now he is working as professor of Sindhi language in University of Sindh, Jamshoro. Samejo remained in charge of Mirza Kalich Beg chair University of Sindh^{[5] [6] [7] [8]} and he rendered his services as Director of Institute of Sindhology, University of Sindh^{[9] [10] [11]} Pakistan. He has attended many national and international conferences and presented his papers about literature, culture and cultural heritage of Sindh in literary conferences held in India, Thailand, Malaysia including in other parts of Pakistan. His many valuable books are published.^[12] Ishaq Samejo is also member of advisory board of Sindhi Boli journal by Sindhi Language Authority Hyderabad Sindh.^[13] Currently he serves as Chairman of Sindhi department of Sindh university.^{[14] [15]} He has compiled many books of poetry of Shaikh Ayaz and Wafa Nathanshahi.

Books

• Duniya Joon lok Aakhaniyoon (Hyderabad: Zindagi, 1998) – compilation
• Tareekhi Manhoon Tareekhi Galhioon (Part i & Part ii) (Hyderabad: Sohni, 1998) – compilation
• Sada Bechain Aahe (Hyderabad: Naon Janam, 2001)
• Dil Jo Rasto, Ghazals (Hyderabad: Roshni Kandiaro, 2003) – compilation
• Geroo Ves Ghazal (Kandiaro/Hydrabad: Roshni, 2004) – compilation
• Shairi Saan Dushmani (Hyderabad: Naon Janam, 2005) – criticism^[16]
• Gunaah Ja Geet (Kandiaro/Hydrabad: Roshni, 2006) – poetry
• Hikrri Huie Benazir (Kandiaro/Hydrabad: Roshni, 2008) – compilation
• Nav-a Halee Aa Geet Khani (Kandiaro/Hydrabad: Roshni, 2009) – compilation

Award

Ishaq Samejo received literary award "Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai award" on his poetry book *Morr Nagar te meinhan" by Pakistan Academy of Letters Islamabad, Pakistan in 2020.^{[17] [18]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: 'Shaikh Ayaz was the poet of oppressed'. 2019-03-21. www.thenews.com.pk. en. 2019-05-29.
2. Web site: اسحاق سميجو : (Sindhianaسنڌيانا). www.encyclopediasindhiana.org. sd. 2020-04-20.
3. Web site: اسحاق سميجو : (Sindhianaسنڌيانا). 2020-06-05. www.encyclopediasindhiana.org. sd.
4. Web site: What's in a name?: The curious case of Mo(h)(a)(e)njo Daro. Tribune.com.pk. 2020-02-11. The Express Tribune. en. 2020-03-01.
5. Web site: Dr. M.Ishaq Samejo – University of Sindh Jamshoro. Arain. Nareen. en-US. 2019-05-29.
6. Web site: Ishaq Samejo - Ishaq Samejo Biography - Poem Hunter. www.poemhunter.com. 2019-05-29.
7. Web site: Sindhi Boli (Research Journal) - Advisory Board. journal.sindhila.org. 2019-05-29.
8. Web site: Center For Peace & Civil Society CPCS. www.cpcs.org.pk. 2019-05-29.
9. Web site: Homage paid to educationist. 2018-08-27. DAWN.COM. en. 2019-05-29.
10. Web site: Four-day Sindhi film festival to begin from Monday. www.radio.gov.pk. en. 2019-05-29.
11. Web site: Sindhi Films Festival Concludes at Sindh University. UrduPoint. en. 2019-05-29.
12. Web site: Ishaq Samejo. www.goodreads.com. 2019-05-29.
13. Web site: Sindhi Boli (Research Journal) - Advisory Board. journal.sindhila.org. 2019-12-17.
14. Web site: Shaikh Ayaz is an iconoclastic figure in Sindhi literature, moot told. 2019-12-29. DAWN.COM. en. 2020-04-19.
15. Web site: Bhutto. Afia. 2019-08-27. پروفيسر ڊاڪٽر محمد اسحاق سميجو سنڌي شعبي جو چيئرمين ۽ پروفيسر ڊاڪٽر سونيها اسلم سينٽر فار فزيڪل ايجوڪيشن، هيلٿ اينڊ اسپورٽس سائنسز جي ڊائريڪٽر مقرر. 2020-06-05. News & Events. en-US.
16. Web site: Sindhi Adabi Board Online Library (Stories). 2020-06-05. sindhiadabiboard.org.
17. Web site: desk . News . 2022-03-31 . PAL announces Awards for Pakistani Writers and Poets . 2024-03-04 . Pakistan Observer . en-US.
18. Web site: PAL Announces Awards For Pakistani Writers And Poets . 2024-03-04 . UrduPoint . en.