Khalid Iqbal Yasir Explained

Khalid Iqbal Yasir
Birth Name:Khalid Iqbal Yasir
Birth Date:1952 3, df=yes
Birth Place:Sargodha, Sargodha Division, Punjab, Pakistan
Occupation:Urdu poet, journalist, writer, critic
Nationality:Pakistani
Education:M.A. in History (University of the Punjab, 1978)
MSc. Pakistan Studies(Quaid-i-Azam University, 1980)
M.Phil in Iqbal Studies(Allama Iqbal Open University, 1992)
PhD in Iqbaliyat (Islamia University, Bahawalpur),
PhD in Urdu(Islamia University, Bahawalpur, 2011)
Awards:Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (2010),
National Book Council Manuscript Award (1993),
National Book Council Manuscript Award (1990)

Khalid Iqbal Yasir (Urdu: {{Nastaliq|خالد اقبال یاسر) born on 13 March 1952, is an author, scholar,[1] [2] poet,[3] and journalist.[4] He has written several books on history, general knowledge, critics and poetry.[5] Currently working as advisor (Pakistan Studies) at Punjab Public Service Commission, consultant at UNDP and visiting professor at AIOU, Islamabad.

Early life

Khalid Iqbal Yasir was born in the historical town of Bhera in the Sargodha District, Pakistan. Dulla Bhatti, a legendary character of Punjabi epics and folklore was his forefather. He has been described and compared with Robin Hood of 16th-century Mughal Punjab by the British historians. After his schooling at Sargodha, Yasir earned his master's degrees in History and Pakistan Studies from University of the Punjab, Lahore and Quaid-e-Azam University respectively. Later on, he did his M. Phil in Urdu and Iqbal Studies from Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad and PhD in Urdu and Iqbaliyat from Islamia University, Bahawalpur.[6] [7]

Literary career

Yasir brought out a handwritten literary journal "Sange-Meel (Urdu: {{Nastaliq|سنگ میل)" (Mile Stone) in his early days as an upcoming writer. Afterwards, he edited two magazines "Ehtasab (Urdu: {{Nastaliq|احتساب)" (Accountability) and "Irtikaz (Urdu: {{Nastaliq|ارتکاز)" (Focus) as student editor for his educational institutions. After doing a number of odd jobs, he joined Pakistan Academy of Letters, Islamabad in 1981 as Deputy Director/Editor.[8] [9] He conceived and edited quarterly "Adabiyat (Urdu: {{Nastaliq|ادبیات)" (Letters) for thirteen years. He also started first-ever literary newsletter "Academy (Urdu: {{Nastaliq|اکیڈمی)" in Urdu and edited it for more than six years for the Academy.[10] He used to compile and edit another educational magazine entitled "Urdu Science Magazine (Urdu: {{Nastaliq|اردو سائنس میگزین)" during his eight years stay at Urdu Science Board as its Director General from 2001 to 2009.[11] Over there, he developed and published more than 350 books in Urdu language in various disciplines of social sciences, basic sciences, technologies and trades besides booklets for literates and neo-literates. In between 2009 and 2012 he had many stints as the Director General of Pakistan Academy of Letters, National Educational Equipment Center, National Museum of Science and Technology, Lahore. He finally superannuated as the Director General, Urdu Science Board, Lahore in March 2012.

Bibliography

Poetry

Research and Criticism

Translation

Other books

Awards

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pakistan Today. News. Khalid Iqbal comes in as new PAL DG. Pakistan Today. 22 March 2015.
  2. Web site: Danka.pk. Events. A DIALOG WITH KHALID IQBAL YASIR. 22 March 2015.
  3. Web site: Khalid Iqbal Yasir. Ghazal. Khalid Iqbal Yasir Poetry. rekhta.org. Rekhta. 22 March 2015.
  4. Web site: Khalid Iqbal. Yasir. Gardish. nawaiwaqt.com.pk. Nawa-e-Waqt, Pakistan. 22 March 2015.
  5. Web site: Bank. Saeed Books. Saeed Books Catalog. saeedbookbank.com. 22 March 2015.
  6. Web site: Phd Degree . Islamia University . PhD degree by Islamia University Bahawalpur in Urdu and Iqbaliyat . pakedu.net . 22 March 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150402125226/http://pakedu.net/pakistani-education-news/phd-degree-by-islamia-university-bahawalpur-in-urdu-and-iqbaliyat/ . 2 April 2015 .
  7. Web site: Islamia University of Bahawalpur. Pakistan. 57th meeting of Board of Advanced Studies and Research (BASAR) at Abbasia Campus. iub.edu.pk. Public Relations Office. 22 March 2015. 25 December 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181225102529/http://iub.edu.pk/press_basar_9_7_12.php. dead.
  8. Web site: Tribune. The Express. Assuming Charge: Khalid Iqbal Yasir new DG of PAL. tribune.com.pk. 22 July 2011 . 22 March 2015.
  9. Web site: The News . International . Khalid Iqbal Yasir takes over as DG Academy of Letters . www.thenews.com.pk . The News . 22 March 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150402162755/http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-2-59169-Khalid-Iqbal-Yasir-takes-over-as-DG-Academy-of-Letters . 2 April 2015 .
  10. Web site: Pakistan Academy of Letters. Islamabad. DG PAL. pal.gov.pk. Pakistan Academy of Letters. 22 March 2015.
  11. Web site: The Nation. Newspaper. Khalid Iqbal new DG of Urdu Science Board. nation.com.pk. 27 August 2011 . The Nation Newspaper. 22 March 2015.
  12. Web site: Dar-o-Bast. Poetry. Dar-o-Bast. rekhta.org. Rekhta. 22 March 2015.
  13. Web site: Gardish. Poetry. Gardish. Rekhta. 22 March 2015.
  14. News: The News . International . 'Rukhsati' launched . 22 March 2015 . The News . Jang News . The News International . 17 July 2009 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150402162911/http://www.thenews.com.pk/TodaysPrintDetail.aspx?ID=188524&Cat=6&dt=7%2F17%2F2009 . 2 April 2015 .
  15. Web site: Pakistani literature into foreign languages. PAL. The launching ceremony of Khalid Iqbal Yasir's long poem 'Rukhsati'. interface.edu.pk. 22 March 2015.
  16. Web site: Khalid Iqbal . Yasir . AHWAL-O-AASAR . NDU Library . 22 March 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150402104054/http://111.68.99.107/libmax/opac/BookDetail.aspx?id=33249 . 2 April 2015 .
  17. Book: Khalid Iqbal. Yasir. Adabi – Fikri Tehriqat aur Iqbal. 1994. Iqbal Academy Pakistan. Lahore, Pakistan. 566.
  18. Book: Khalid Iqbal. Yasir. Nobel Inaamat K Aik Soo Teen Saal Chemia. 2004. Urdu Science Board. 9789694770833. 22 March 2015. 2 April 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402130515/http://saeedbookbank.com/prod.asp?bstslrid=116566. dead.
  19. Book: Khalid Iqbal. Yasir. Adab Nobel Inamaat Ke Aik So Teen Saal Literature. 2004. Urdu Science Board. Pakistan. 9789694771007. 22 March 2015. 2 April 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402125754/http://saeedbookbank.com/prod.asp?bstslrid=116563. dead.
  20. Book: Khalid Iqbal. Yasir. Tib Feliaat Nobel Inamaat Ke Aik So Teen Saal. 2004. Urdu Science Board. Pakistan. 9789694770918. 22 March 2015. 2 April 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402161603/http://saeedbookbank.com/prod.asp?bstslrid=116561. dead.
  21. Book: Khalid Iqbal. Yasir. Aman Nobel Inamaat Ke Aik So Teen Saal. 2004. Urdu Science Board. Pakistan. 9789694770956. 22 March 2015. 2 April 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402122007/http://saeedbookbank.com/prod.asp?bstslrid=116562. dead.
  22. Book: Khalid Iqbal. Yasir. Tabiyat Nobel Inamaat Ke Aik So Ten Saal Physics. 2004. Urdu Science Board. Pakistan. 9789694779881. 22 March 2015. 2 April 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402094633/http://saeedbookbank.com/prod.asp?bstslrid=116560. dead.
  23. Book: Khalid Iqbal. Yasir. Muashiaat Nobel Inamaat Ke Aik So Teen Saal Economics. 2006. Urdu Science Board. Pakistan. 9789694771267. 22 March 2015. 2 April 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402161033/http://saeedbookbank.com/prod.asp?bstslrid=116564. dead.
  24. Web site: Khalid Iqbal . Yasir . Andaz (Patterns)/Federico Mayor . NDU Library . NDU Islamabad . 22 March 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150402125057/http://111.68.99.107/libmax/opac/BookDetail.aspx?id=34180 . 2 April 2015 .
  25. Web site: Facebook Page. Khalid Iqbal Yasir's. Tamgha e Imtiaz Certificate. facebook.com. facebook. 14 June 2015.