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Dr. Nasima Rehman

Associate Professor
Research Interests: Prose & Fiction, Literary Criticism, Classical & Modern Urdu Literature, Cultural, Comparative, Colonial & Postcolonial Studies, Research Methodology.

Biography

Dr. Nasima Rehman is an accomplished Urdu Literature scholar and Associate Professor (BS-20) at Government College University, Lahore. A Gold Medalist and Ph.D. holder, she specializes in Urdu prose, fiction, literary criticism, and cultural studies. With over two decades of teaching and research experience, she has supervised numerous Ph.D, M.Phil, M.A and undergraduate theses and published extensively in HEC-recognized journals. Her work bridges classical and modern Urdu literature, exploring narrative techniques, cultural contexts, and comparative perspectives. She has held key administrative roles, served on multiple academic committees, organized national and international conferences, and contributed to student development as an advisor and external examiner. She is recognized for her scholarly rigor, mentorship, and leadership in advancing Urdu literary studies.

Education

  • PhD in Urdu, Government College University Lahore (Lahore, Pakistan) 2011
  • MS/MPhil in Urdu, Government College University Lahore (Lahore, Pakistan) 2003
  • Masters in Urdu, Government College University Lahore (Lahore, Pakistan) 1999
  • BA/BSc(Hons) in Urdu, Economics, Pumjabi(opt), Lahore College For Women, Lahore (Lahore, Pakistan) 1997
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Teaching Areas

Prose, Literary Criticism, Mashiqi aur Maghribi Tanqeed, Principles & Problems of Translation, Study of Different Writing Styles

Experience

From To Designation Firm/Institution
Feb 2023 Jun 2023 Chairperson Of Urdu Department Government College University, Lahore
May 2016 Continue Associate Professor (BPS 20) Government College University, Lahore
Apr 2012 May 2016 Assistant Professor (TTS 19) Government College University, Lahore
Jun 2009 Apr 2012 Assistant Professor (BPS 19) Government College University, Lahore
Jun 2005 Jul 2009 Lecturer (BPS18) Government College University, Lahore
Sep 2003 Jun 2005 Lecturer (Contract Basis) Government College University, Lahore
Dec 2000 Aug 2003 Research Assistant Government College University, Lahore
Aug 2000 Dec 2000 Lecturer (Urdu) Dukhtaran-e-Islam College, Mirpur (AJK)