Department of Persian

Dr. Syeda Faleeha Zahra Kazmi

Dr. Syeda Faleeha Zahra Kazmi
Dr. Syeda Faleeha Zahra Kazmi

Chairperson/Professor
Department of Persian

Present Status:

  1. Professor
  2. Chairperson Persian Department
  3. Chairperson Firdausi Chair LCWU
  4. Chairperson Performing Arts & Culture Society, LCWU
  5. Director Iranology Centre (اتاق ایرانشناسی)

Area of Interest:

Teaching and research in Persian Language and Literature.

Administrative Experience:

More than 22 years of Higher Education since 1999

National & International Award:

  1. Literary Award by Saadi Organization, Iran (2018).

  2. Organized 3-Days International Conference: “The Role of Mysticism in Establishing Harmony and Peaceful Coexistence” with the collaboration of HEC, PHEC and Muslim Institute (2018).

  3. Firdowsi Chair Funded by Saadi Organization (2017).

  4. Organized 3-Days International Conference: “Commemoration of Firdowsi Toosi” with the collaboration of Iran Culture Centre, Lahore in (2017).

  5. Organized 3-Days International Conference on Allama Iqbal with the collaboration of Iran Culture Centre & Dabistan-e-Iqbal (2015).

  6. Iranology Centre ( (اتاق ایرانشناسیfunded by Iran Culture Centre, Lahore, and شورای گسترش زبان و ادبیات فارسی (2012).

  7. Persian Lab funded by شورای گسترش زبان و ادبیات فارسی (2011).

  8. Persian Library funded by شورای گسترش زبان و ادبیات فارسی (2012).


Conferences Organized:

  1. Organized 3-Days International Conference on Allama Iqbal with the collaboration of Iran Culture Centre & Dabistan-e-Iqbal.

  2. Arrangements of 3-Days International Conference on “Interfaith Harmony” (3rd Day: Role of Maulana Rumi and Hazrat Ameer Khusrow in Inter-Faith Harmony for Peaceful Coexistence) in 2015.

  3. Organized 3day Workshop on Allama Iqbal in 2016.

  4. Organized 3-Days International Conference: “Commemoration of Firdowsi Toosi” with the collaboration of Iran Culture Centre, Lahore in 2017.

  5. Organized 3-Days International Conference: “The Role of Mysticism in Establishing Harmony and Peaceful Co-existence” with the collaboration of HEC & PHEC in 2018.

Seminars & Conferences (Paper presented & Attended):

  1. Attended International Conference “Teaching of Persian Language and Literature t the Foreigners” held at Saheed Bahishty University, Iran on 5th – 16th November 2018.

  2. Attended seminar “31st International Book fair” organized by Saadi Organization, Iran on 07th – 16th May 2018.

  3. Attended International Punjabi Conference as paper presenter on “Punjabi Zuban, Adab,Fun ty Sqafat” held at LCWU, on 21st – 23rd December 2017

  4. Attended 1st Conference of Persian Teachers of Universities and Colleges of Pakistan held at Islamabad, on 22nd November 2017

  5. Attended International Conference as paper presenter on “Sultan Bahoo & Molana Rumi” held at PU, on 11th May 2017

  6. Attended conference titled “موسسہ ھای آموزش زبان و ادبیات فارسی در جہان” held at Saadi Organization Iran on 17th to 19th January 2017.

  7. The 11th International Conference for the promotion of Persian Language and Literature- 2016 held at university of Geelan, Iran on 7th to 9th September 2016.

  8. National Conference on the Lyric Literature held at Islamic Azad University with the collaboration of Payam-e-Noor University on 9-14 May 2016.

  9. International Conference on “Climate Change and Sustainable Development” held at LCWU, Lahore on 28th-29th January 2016.

  10. 3day International Conference on Allama Iqbal with the collaboration of Iran Culture Centre & Dabistan-e-Iqbal.

  11. International Hajveri Conference held at Oriental College, PU on 27Th May 2015.

  12. Conference on “Massage of Iqbal to young generation” held at Govt. Diyal Shah           College, Lahore on 22nd November 2014.

  13. International Conference held at PU, Lahore on 9th November 2014.

  14. 1st International Conference “Persian Language & Literature in the Sub-Continent” held at GCU, Lahore on 25th September, 2014.

  15. 7thInternational Seminar on “A comparative study of Persian Language &      Literature” held at Tehran (Iran) on 24 -26th

  16. 2ndInternational Ghalib Conference “Ghalib the great poet and Ambassador of Peace” Lahore (2012).

  17. “Shahnama in second Millennium”: a Seminar held at Sistan Blouchestan University on 24th-26th December 2011.

  18. 8th International Seminar on “A comparative study of Persian Literature” held at Tehran(Iran) January, 2011

  19. International Seminar on Persian Language and literature held in Iran, May, 2010.

  20. First ever National Seminar on Rabia Kuzdari and Parveen Aitisami held at Iran Cultural Centre, Lahore in 2008.

  21. International Congress to honour the memory of Ameer Hasan Ala Sejzi Dehlavi at Sistan University Iran during 20th – 22nd February, 2008.

  22. 5th International Seminar on “Persian Literature in Sindh before Partition” held at Karachi on 2nd March, 2008

  23. International Seminar in Commemoration of 800 Years of Moulana Room at Tehran and Tabreez during 27th October – 2nd November, 2007 [UNESCO&Tehran University].

  24. 4th International Seminar on “Persian Literature in the era of Talpurans (Sindh)”, held at Karachi (Pakistan) on 24th January, 2007.

  25. 5th International Seminar on “A comparative study of Persian Literature”, held at Tehran (Iran) during 15th – 17th May, 2007.

Services in LCWU

  1. Attended Committee constituted to assess the workload of teaching faculty of LCWU as Director Academics (on 16-07-19)

  2. Member of Key Senior Management Committee, LCWU (on 11-07-2019)

  3. Convener of Committee for Unfair Means of Examination Cases , LCWU (on 12-07-2019)

  4. Director Academics (Since 16/04/2019 till now)

  5. Member ASRB

  6. Member Departmental Technical Review Committee GCU, Lahore

  7. Member of Gold Medal Nomination Committee, LCWU

  8. Editor LCWU Newsletter (since 2017-19)

  9. Chairperson Performing Arts & Culture Society, LCWU

  10. Member PROBE Committee, LCWU.

  11. Member Auction Committee, LCWU.

  12. Member of Time Table Committee, LCWU.

  13. Member of Examination Committee, LCWU.

Member Academic / Administrative Boards

  1. Subject Specialist in Punjab Public Service Commission, Lahore.

  2. Member HEC Curriculum Committee (Persian).

  3. External Examiner, (Persian and Urdu) PU, Lahore

  4. External Examiner, (Persian and Urdu) GCU, Lahore

  5. External Examiner, (Persian and Urdu) NUML

  6. External Examiner, (Persian and Urdu) GCU, Faisalabad.

  7. External Examiner, (Persian and Urdu) UOS, Sargodha.

  8. Editor Shakh-e-Nabaat – An Urdu – Persian Magazine published by Persian Teachers and Professor’s Association and Iran Cultural Centre, Lahore.

  9. General Secretary of Persian Teacher’s and Professor’s Association and Iran Cultural Centre, Lahore.

  10. Member of Majlis-e-Sofi Tabassum in GC University Lahore.

  11. Member Iran-Pakistan joint working group (Govt. of the Punjab).

Language Courses/Diplomas / Short Courses / Conferences:

 

  1. A certificate of Participation on “ Consultative Workshop – Revamping Undergraduate Curriculum Organized by HEC on 24TH-25TH June, 2019.

  2. Attended 2-day workshop on “Manuscripts” held at PU, Main Library on 29th – 30th January 2016.

  3. A certificate course on “Data Management” on April 23rd – 24th , 2015

  4. Training: “Indigenous on Campus Training under HEC Modern University Governance Programme” held at LCWU in Jan to Feb 2015.

  5. A certificate course on “Chairing an academic Department Effectively” on December 10th – 12th, 2014

  6. Training: “Women in Leadership” on 11th October 2012

  7. A certificate course of Persian Language and Literature from Iran Cultural Centre, Lahore (2006).

  8. A certificate course of “Basic Information Technology” held at Punjab Institute of Management & Professional Development Department, Govt. of Punjab in 2003.

  9. A certificate course about ‘Iran and Persian as a language, held at Tehran in 1998.

  10. A certificate course of Persian Language (Spoken) Part-II from Iran Cultural Centre, Lahore in 1997-1998.

  11. A certificate course of Persian Language (Spoken) Part-I from Iran Cultural Centre, Lahore in 1995-1996.

  12. Attended a “Special Teaching Course for Persian Language & Literature” as a trainer held at Saadi foundation teaching center, Iran on 24th December 2018 – 1st January 2019

Academic Laurels for LCWU:

 

 
  Academics:
  1. Arranged MOU between Al-Zahra University, Iran and LCWU in 2018
  2. Initiated Persian Journal “Anahita”
  3. Initiated Ph.D classes
  4. Arranged MOU between LCWU and Saadi Organization.
  5. Initiated MS Persian classes at LCWU.
  6. Designed the Curriculum for BS, MS, Ph.D classes
  7. Member HEC National Curriculum Revision Committee
  8. Member Public Service Commission as Subject Specialist.
  9. Member Committee for Prime Minister’s Qarz _e _Hasana Scheme
  10. External examiner GC University
  11. External Examiner Punjab University
  12. Arranged MOU between the Iran Cultural Center and Lahore College for Women University in 2008.
  13. Started the project of Iranology Center in November 2008.
  14. Arranged MOU between the Firdousi University, Mashad and LCWU in 2010.
  15. Arranged a visit of The Vice Chancellor, LCWU to Iran with the senior management.
  16. Supervised BS, MS and Ph. D thesis.
  17. Arranged inauguration ceremony of the Iranology Center in 2011.
  18. Organized International seminar on Iqbal and Faiz.
  19. Arranged International Seminars on Saadi and Criticism in Persian Language & Literature.
  20. Arranged an International workshop on Calligraphy.
  21. Setting up a language lab in the Persian Department funded by Institute of Promotion of Persian Language (Iran)
  22. Organized a function on Iqbal Day in collaboration with the Urdu Department at LCWU.
  23. Arrangement of financial aid from Iran Cultural Center for the Persian Department.sss
  24. Organized an International event “A Tribute to Sufi Ghulam Mustafa Tabassum”
  25. Organized a cultural event “Ammer Khusro, Sammah and National    Harmony”
  26. Lecture on “Iqbal & Young Generation” By Dr.Muhammad Nasir
  27. Lecture on “Mysticism” by Mr.Sarfraz Ali Shah
  28. Organize a seminar on “Significance of Oriental Languages”
  29. Organized a function on “Mirza Ghalib”
  30. Organized a function on “Allama Iqbal’s Birthday”
  31. Organized a musical & Literary Function on Jashn e Baharan & International Norooz
  32. Organized a function on “Celebrations of Defence Day”
  33. Organized a Lecture on Mysticism by Prof. Dr. Ghulam Moeen-ud-Din Nizami.
  34. Organized an “inauguration of Firdowsi Chair” 2018.
  35. Organized a Lecture on “importance of Oriental Languages” 2018.
  36. Organized a 2-Days Seminar on International women and birth anniversary of Hazrat Fatima -tu-Zahra (R.A)
  37. Organized an “International Day of Persian Language” 2018.
  38. Organized a function on “Iqbal Day” 2018.
  39. Organized a Mushaira on “Maulana Jalal-ud-Din Rumi”2018
  40. Organized a ceremony on “Commemoration of Maulana Jalal-ud Din Rumi”2018
  41. Arranged MOU between LCWU and Payam-e-Noor University Tehran, Iran in 2018.
  42. Arranged MOU between LCWU and Al-Zehra University Tehran, Iran in 2019.

Others:
  1. Various programmes for Tehran T.V. about socio-cultural ties of Iran and Pakistan during 2006-07.
  2. Conducted two TV interviews of Vice-Chancellor LCWU, for broadcasting in Iran
Research supervisors:
  1. Ms Sania Mehmood “Translation of Shanameh Firdousi” (MS 2018)
  2. Ms.Nighat Perveen “Translation of Tareekh-e-Adbiyat-e-Iran vol.2”(MS 2018)
  3. Ms. Sadaf Naz “Translation of Shanameh Firdousi” (MS 2016)
  4. Ms. Wajeeha Batool “Translation of Tareekh-e-Adbiyat-e-Iran vol.1” (MS 2016)
  5. Ms.Amna Azam “Translation of Tareekh-e-Adbiayat-e-Iran vol.1” (MS 2016)
  6. Ms. Anum Taj “Translation of Tareekh-e-Adbiyat-e-Iran vol.1” (MS 2016)
  7. Ms.Amber Zulfiqar “Introduction and Critical Evaluation & Translation of Shahnameh Firdousi” (MS 2015)
  8. Ms.Shireen Naqvi “Translation of Deed-o-Bazdeed” (MS 2015)
  9. Ms. Rabia Asif “Translation of Deed-o-Bazdeed” (MS 2015)
  10. Ms. Ainee Saeed “Translation of Deed-o-Bazdeed” (MS 2015)
  11. Ms.Hira Gillani “Translation of Masnavi Maulvi az Muhammad Ishtehardi” (BS 2014)
  12. Ms. Anam Taj “Translation of Translation of Masnavi Maulvi az Muhammad Ishtehardi” (BS 2014)
  13. Ms. Wajeeha Batool “Translation of Translation of Masnavi Maulvi az Muhammad Ishtehardi” (BS 2014)
  14. Ms. Yusra Hafeez “Index of Tareekh-e-Firoz Shahi”(BS 2013)
  15. Ms.Amna Azam “Translation of Short Stories of Shahnameh Firdousi” ( BS 2013)
  16. Ms. Shahzadi Asif “Translation of Short Stories of Shahnameh Firdousi”(BS 2013)
  17. Ms.Maria Umer “Fehrist-e- Kitabhay-e- kitabkhana -e-Danishgah” (BS 2012).                                                         

Publications (Books):

  1. “Reflection of Eshaq in Shanama Firdousi”۔

  2. “Dewar” A book on translation studies along with the translation of popular stories of renowned Persian writer ‘Mir Sadiqi ’.

  3. ‘Jadeed Kaleed-e-Masadir’ 2ND Edition  – A book on Persian Language and Grammar (written in three languages i.e., Persian, Urdu & English).

  4. “Fatima, Fatima He’ by Dr. Ali Shareeati Aur ‘Sawaneh Hayat Hazrat F.atima” by Ayat Ullah Nasir Makaram Sheerazi – Compilation of essays from these two books۔

  5. “Jadeed Kaleed-e-Masadir” 1st Edition – A book on Persian Language and Grammar (written in three languages i.e., Persian, Urdu & English(

  6. “Zarb-ul-Masal-e-Mushtarik” – A book on idioms that are the same in Persian and Urdu (Under Publication).

  7. “Persian Inscribed Plaques \Tablets and Name plates of Lahore”(Under Publications)

Translated Books:
  1. Situation of Religious Communities in Pakistan
  2. ‘Bazar-e-Husan Se Parliament Tak’ – A book on two entirely different aspects of our social lives.
Articles & Research work:
(National and International) more than 65 articles like :
  • سراج الدین علی خاں آرزو کی فارسی غزل “ Published in paigham-e- Ashna, Islamabad- Pakistan (2018)
  • "بازتاب تلمیحات شاھنامہ فردوسی در شعر اصغر روحی"Published in Danish_ Islamabad (2018)
  • "ہندو شعرا کی فارسی رباعیات"Published in Al-Zubair (2018)
  • "میر انیس: رزمیہ نگاری کا اوج کمال" Published in Al-Zubair (2018)
  • "علامہ اقبال اور مولانا اصغر علی روحی کے کلام کی مشترک خصوصیات" Published in Paigham-e-Ashna, Islamabad-Pakistan (2017)
  • "تاریخ اسلام کا مظہر: "یادایام" اور شاھنامہ فردوسی" Published in Paigham-e-Ashna, Islamabad-Pakistan (2017)
  • "اھمیت و نقش سرزمین ھای شرقی در امپراتوری ھای باستانی پارس" Published in Safina (2017)
  • "مثنوی ولی رام، تلالو عرفان و سلوک مولانا در سرزمین شبہ قارہ" Published in Danish _
  Islamabad (2017)
  • "راجہ سکھ جیون اور ان کے فارسی ادب کے لئے خدمات" Published in Tehqeeq (2017)
  • Articles for “ the encyclopedia of Persian Language & Literature in Sub-Continent (Tehran-Iran)
Foreign Publications:
 Articles for “the encyclopedia of Persian Language &
Literature in Sub-Continent (Tehran- Iran)
General:
  1. "شاھنامہ کشمیر- برصغیر میں حماسہ سرایی کی زرین روایت کا ایک باب" Published in Sukhan-e-Ishq, Islamabad, 2017
  2. “زیبائی ھای زندہ در اشعار غالب دھلوی”, Kawish. GCU Lahore (2013)
  3. “Iqbal: great follower of Firdousi” Center for Expansion of Persian Language &Literature, Iran (2012)
  4. “رابعہ قزداری (خضداری) اور پروین اعتصامی کے کلام کا تقابلی جائزہ”. An article published in “Shakh-e-Nabat” Research Journal by Iran Cultural Centre Lahore – Pakistan (2008)
  5. “Iqbal as a follower of Maulana Roomi” published in Kawish – Annual Magazine of Persian Department, GC University Lahore (1998)
  6. “Calligraphy and its role on Islamic art” Published in Iran Shanasi (1998)
  7. “Role of Iran and Persian Literature in World’s literary development “Published in Iranshanasi” (1998)
  8. Translation of Short Stories from Persian to Urdu for ‘Paiygham-e-Aashan’ by Cultural Consulate of Iran – Pakistan (2006).
  9. Translations and Summaries of articles from Persian to Urdu and 3 articles Vice Versa for ‘Iran Shanasi’ a magazine published by Iran Cultural Center, Lahore (1998).
  10. Translation and summary of articles from Urdu and English to Persian for ‘Pakistan Shanasi’ published by Iran Cultural Center, Lahore (1998).-