FOUNDER'S PROFILE
Name: Dur Muhammad Pathan S/O Haji Gul
Muhammad
Date of Birth
25 - 05 - 1945. (Khair Muhammad Arija)
Taluka Dokri, District Larkano, Sindh, Pakistan
N.I.T No. 25 - 19 - 0503499.
Address: GUL
HAYAT INSTITUTE, Khair Muhammad Arija, Taluka
Dokri, District Larkano, Sindh, Pakistan.
Qualifications: B.Ed. (First
Class, First Position) 1971.
M.A (First
Class, Third Position) 1972. Ph.D (Sindh
University) 1979.
Experience:
I.
Lecturer
(13.11.1973 to 28.05.1985)
II.
Assistant
Professor (29.05.85 to
30.06.1991)
III.
Deputy
Director, Institute of Sindhology
(09.05.1985 to 10.05.1990)
IV.
Acting
Director- Incharge, of Sindhology
(01.10.1985 to 4.11.1985)
V.
Hon. Advisor,
Pakistan Study Centre, Jamshoro. 1989
VI.
Principal
Government Science College Dokri (Nov:
1991 to Apr: 1995)
VII.
Associate
Professor of Sindhi, in Govt. Science
College Dokri & Govt.
Degree College Larkano
(01.07.1991 to 13.08.2001)
VIII.
District
Officer Education (Colleges), Larkano,
(14.08.2001 to 28.03.2003).
IX. Professor
in Grade 20 & Principal of the Government
Degree College Sukkur (01.03.2003
To
X.
Director
Literacy & Non Formal Basic Education Sindh
(2004)
XI.
Principal
Government Degree College Larkana till
retirement (24-05-05)
Membership:
Member
Board of Governors Cadet College Larkano
Member,
B.LS.E, Larkano (1998 - 1999).
Member,
Board of Studies Shah Latif University, Khairpur.
Member, B.O.G of Sindhi Adabi Board,
Jmashoro (1989 to 1991). Member, Academic
council of the B.LS.E, Larkano.
Paper Setter
for
Inter, B.A, M.A (Sindhi Subject) for various
Universities & Boards.
Examiner for M.Phil & Ph.D in
various subjects for various Universities.
Approved Ph.D Guide in Sindhi
(University of Sindh & Shah Latif University,
Khairpur).
Approved Ph.D GUIDE in Pakistan
Studies
(University of Sindh & Shah Latif University,
Khairpur). Approved Ph.D GUIDE in
Education'
(University of Sindh).
Approved Ph.D GUIDE in Sindhology (University of
Sindh)
Approved Ph.D GUIDE in History
& Culture (Pakistan Study Centre, Jamshoro).
Approve Ph.D GUIDE
in Pakistan
Studies (Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur).
Approved
M..Phil GUIDE
in
Pakistan Studies (Quid-I-Azam University,
Islamabad).
RESEARCH
Guided /
Produced:
CONTRIBUTION:
I. Feroza Sammo. M.Phil in Sindhi, (Sindh
University).
II. Dr. Bashir Ahmed "Shad". Ph.D in Sindhi (Sindh
University).
III. Mr. Imdad Hussain, M.Phil, in Pakistan Studies
(Quid-I-Azam University Islamabad).
IV. Dr. Imdad Hussain Sahito
Ph.D in Pakistan Studies, (Shah Latif University)
V. At present working as Ph.D GUIDE for handsome number of researchers in various
subjects.
VI. Introduced and
worked on a unique project of "PRESERVATION OF HISTORY,
CULTURE & LITERATURE OF SINDH" at the Institute
Of Sindhology.
V11. Helped in establishing Museum in Sindh
Madressah-Tul-Islam, Karachi.
VIII. Established
Educational 'Museum of District Larkano in D.O.E
Colleges), Office.
Included in Course:
"ADAB
AIN MAHOL"
included in the M.A Course of Sindhi
Department of University of Sindh
Writer, poet, short story writer & columnist.
Author of 16 books on
History, Culture & Literature.
Contribution of 800 papers & articles for
various Journals, Periodicals & Newspapers etc.
Literary
Contribution of Dr. Pathan
01. PUBLICATIONS:
(a) More then 800 Articles I Research
Papers on History Culture and Literature.
Language wise details as under:
Total
Papers
|
100 |
12 |
01 |
113 |
|
100 |
05 |
01 |
106 |
|
150 |
04 |
01 |
155 |
|
200 |
02 |
00 |
202 |
|
200 |
02 |
00 |
202 |
|
|
|
Total: |
778 |
|
I. |
"MOTI MOOR MALO OK
JA" |
(Folklore literature). |
1981. |
|
II |
."ASAN JA ADEEB" |
(Biography). |
1983. |
|
III. |
"JO KAIUO
MUT ALIO MOON" |
(Criticism). |
1983. |
|
IV. |
"AIENO
AIEN OLIRO" |
(Criticism). |
1984. |
|
V. |
"ZIHNI
AZMAISH" |
(Child
Literature). |
1984. |
|
VI. |
"SlYASI
CHURPUR" |
(History). |
1985. |
|
VII. |
"CHHELIRA
Y W ARO SHAHZADO" |
(Child
Literature). |
1985. |
|
VIII. |
"MOULANA
UBEDULLAH SINDHI" |
(Biography). |
1985. |
|
IX. |
"ADARSH
RANG" |
(Poetry). |
1986. |
|
X. |
"ADAB
AIEN MAHOL" |
(Research). |
1987. |
|
XI. |
"SINDHOLOGY
SOUVENIR" |
(Research/Editing). |
1987. |
|
XII. |
"JEHlRA
GUL GULAB JA" |
(Folklore
Literature). |
1988. |
|
XIII. |
"ALLAMA
I.I KAZI SOUVENIR" |
(Co-Editing). |
1989. |
|
XIV. |
"MOTY AN
MOTH MALOOK JA" |
(Folklore). |
1991. |
|
XV. |
"LA TYOON
SUNN LUQMAN JOON" |
(Folklore). |
1995. |
|
XVI. |
"LUMINARIES OF LARKANO" |
(Research). |
2002. |
02.CO-OPERATION
WITH LEARNED BODIES:
I.
SINDH MADRESSAH - TUL - ISLAM, KARACHI
in obtaining its records, and establishment of
Museum
II.
INSTITUTE OF SINDHOLOGY in obtaining material, Books & Documents
III.
NATIONAL BOOK COUNCIL OF PAKISTAN,
in capacity of an expert.
IV.
LATIF CHAIR, KARACHI UNIVERSITY, in
obtaining material and photographs etc.
V. SACHAL CHAIR, KARACHI UNIVERSITY,
in obtaining material and photographs.
VI. BUREAU OF CURRICULUM, JAMSHORO
in reviewing of Sindhi Language Curriculum under
6-16 package.
VII.GOETHE INSTITUTE, KARACHI
in delivering
lectures on the history, culture & literature
(1980-82).
V111. PAKISTAN ACADEMY OF LETTERS
in compilation of Writers' Directory &
assessment of books for award.
IX.
PAKISTAN NATIONAL
CENTRE, KARACHI & LARKANO
in presiding.
over/delivering lectures
X.
RADIO PAKISTAN,
KARACHI, HYDERABAD, KHAIRPUR & LARKANO STATIONS.
script writing for various programmes:
03.
AFFILIATIONS WITH LEARNED BODIES/ ASSOCIATIONS:
1.
Member, Board of Govemors of the"Sindh Adabi Board" (1989-1991).
11. Member, "Bazam-e- Talib-ul-Moula".Member, "Sindhi Adabi Sangat"
IV. Founder Member, "Sindh Historical
Society"
V. Founder Member," Larkana Historical
Society",
VI. Founder President, "Sindh Sughar
Sangat".
VII. Founder President, "Sindhi
Writers Welfare Guild".
VIII.Founder Chairman," Shaheed Hosh
Muhammad Sheedi welfare Organization"
Xl. President,
"Sachal
Adabi Markaz,Larkano". (1996).
04.
WORKS REFERED / QUOTED BY SCHOLARS:
-
Allah Rakhio Butt,
in his book "History of Sindhi Journals",
1981.
-
G. Allana, in his
book "Ginans of Ismaili pirs", 1984.
-
Dr. Mumtaz
Bukhari, in his thesis for Ph. D, in Sindhi
(Sindh University).
-
Dr. Azizul Rehman,
in his thesis for Ph. D, in Journalism
(SindhUniversity).
-
Dr. Ghulam
Rasool Baloch, in his thesis for Ph.
D, in Sindhi (S.U).
-
Dr.
Mazharuddin, in his thesis for Ph. D, in
Political Science, (S.U).
-
Dr. Shamis Abbasi,
in her thesis for Ph. D in Sind hi (Sindh
University).
-
Dr. Khan
Muhammad Punhwar, in his thesis for Ph.D in
Journalism (S.U)
-
Dr. Badar Ujjan in
his thesis for Ph. D , in Sindhi (Shah
Latif University).
-
Dr. Ghulam Rasool Sooinro, in hIs thesis for Ph.D in Sindhi (Kar: University).
-
Dr. lmdad
Hussain Sahito, in his thesis for Ph.D in
Pakistan Studies (S.A.L.U)
-
Dr. Khan
Mohammad Larik , in his thesis for Ph.D in
Islamic Culture (S.U).
-
Dr. M. Laique
Zardary, in his thesis for Ph.D in Political
Science (S. U).
-
Dr. M ldrees
Soomro, in his thesis for Ph.D in Islamic
Culture (S. U).
-
Dr. Bashir Ahmed,
in his thesis for Ph.D in Sindhi (Sindh
Univesity).
-
Dr. Abdul Razak
Soomro, in his thesis for Ph.D in Islamic
Culture (S.U).
5.
MEDALS / AWARDS / SHIELDS.
I. ADYOON
AWARD (1984)
(on account of rendering services
towards promotion of Research in Sindhi).
II. SINDH MADRESSAH SILVER MEDAL (1985).
(on account of conducting research and
establishing Museum)
III. VICE CHANCELLOR'S MEDAL (1987)
(on
account of rendering services in connection with
Silver Jubilee Celebrations of the
Institute of Sindhology).
IV. PAKISTAN STUDY SHIELD
(1989)
(on account of rendering services
in the capacity of the Secretary to the Allama
I.IQazi Seminar Committee).
V.
PERSONAL NAME CORNER INSTITUTE OF SINDHOLOGY.
(In recognition of services rendered for
obtaining rare books
and material, the Institute of Sindhology has
established "DR.
DUR MUHAMMAD PATHAN CORNER"
in its
Research Library).
VI. SHAHEED HOSH MUHAMMAD SHEEDI
SHIELD (1991).
(on account of rendering
social services).
VII. SINDH GRADUATE ASSOCIATION GOLD MEDAL (1992).
(on account
of promotion of Research in Sindhi Literature).
VIII. DEPLAI AWARD (1992).
(on account of valuable contribution for the
promotion of Literature & Language).
IX. TALIB-UL-MOULA
AWARD. (1993),
(on account of contribution for the promotion of
Sindhi Poetry).
X.
CADET COLLEGE
LARKANO SHIELD (1994).
(on account of extending co-operation
for promotion of Literary activities in the
college).
XI. SHERAL BADAHI AWARD
(1995).
(on account of services rendered for the
promotion of Folk Lore Literature).
XII. SHAHDADPUR EDUCATIONAL SHIELD (1995).
(on account of services rendered for
the promotion and advancement of education in
Sindh).
XIII. THE 2000 MILLENNIUM MEDAL OF HONOUR
(2000)
(by American Biographical institute,
Inc for rendering literary and
research services
of International Standard).
XIV. LARKANO AWARD (2001)
(by Shahri Ithad District Larkano
for promoting idea of District "Larkano 1 00
years celebrations").
XV. LMADR-I-WATAN AWARD (2002)
XVI. LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD AWARD (2005)
(Qalandar Shahbaz Mella Committee").
6.
WORKS
APPRECIATED BY SCHOLARS (IN CHRONOLOGICAL
ORDER):
Dr. Ali Akbar Dhakan (Weekly Azad, Karachi, dated 14.07.1975);
Muhammad Maluk (Azad, 17.11.1975); Gurdas
Wadhwani (Daily Aftab, Hyderabad30.09.1976),
Shaukat Turk (Azad, 09.01.1978); Mazhar Soomro (Azad,
30.01.1978);
Maqsood "Gul" (Azad, 20.02.1978);
Hafiz Muhammad Yakoob (Azad, 20.02.1978);
Kazi
Ali Akbar Darazi (Azad, 13.03.1978); Ghulam Nabi
"Shad" (Azad, 27.03.1978);
Dr. Abdul Majeed
Memon (Azad, 27.03.1978); Gul Hassan (Azad,
17.04.1978);
Kazi "Kail" (Azad, 17.04.197_);
Abdul Ghafoor(Azad, 17.04.1978);
Abdul Majeed "Majrooh"
(Azad, 17.04.1978); Zafar Hassan Shah (Azad,
01.05.1978);
Abdul Karim "Taban" (Azad, 01.05.1978); Wajid "Naz" (Azad, 05.08.1978);
Akhund
Abdul Latif (Azad, 22.05.1978); Maulvi Abdul
Wahab (Azad, 22.05.1978);
Mazharuddin (Hilal-iPakistan,
05.07.1978); Maulvi "Udasi" (Azad, 10.07.1978);
Muhammad Bux (Azad, 27.11.1978); lmdad Ali (Azad,25.12.1978);
Nisar Agani (Azad, 01.01.1979);
Ahmed Ali "Sabir" (Azad, 01.01.1979);
Firaq
Soofi (Azad, 08.01.1979); Mumtaz Bukhari (Azad,
12.03.1979);
Allah Dino (Azad, 26.03.1979);
Memon Abdul Ghafoor (Azad, 26.03.1979);
Miral
Joyo (Azad, 30.07.1979); Umaruddin "Bidar" (Hilal-i-Pakistan,
12.06.1980);
Gurdas Wadhwani (Hilal-i-Pakistan ,
26.03.1981), KM. Panhwar (Ibrat, 16.02.1981);
Ayaz Gad (Hilal-i-Pakistan, 06.06.1981); Ferozah
Samoo (Hilal-i-Pakistan, 31.03.1981);
Munir
Chandio (Hilal, 31.05.1981);
Dr. Abdul Majeed
Memon ("Sindhi,Adab Jo Tarikhi Jaizo",
1982,P/203) ;
Dr. Abdul Jabbar Junejo (History
of "Sindhi Literature", 1983, P/300) and
G. Allana ("Four Classical poets of Sind", 1983
Forward);
Dr. Morna Bux (Dawn, Karachi dated
03.06.1991); Karim Bux Khalid (Dawn,
17.05.1992);
Sharf Siddiqui (Larkana Times,
01.04.1995); M.B. Kalhoro (Dawn, 22.11.1996);
Abdul Fatah Malik (Hilal-iPakistan, 1996); Nisar
Khokhar (The Review, August 2001);
Ustad
Nizamani ("Jhoongar", 2001) and A.M. Baloch ("Veenjhar",
March 2003) etc.