Abid Sial

Dr Abid Sial is a distinguished figure in academic and literary circles, renowned for his roles as a teacher, researcher, critic, translator, and poet. With over two decades of experience in academia, literature, and teaching, he has made significant contributions to these fields.

Dr Sial has authored ten books, including seven on research and criticism, two translations, and a collection of poems. His scholarly work is extensive, with 40 papers published in both domestic and international research journals. He has also presented papers and conducted training workshops at numerous national and international conferences and seminars.

In his teaching career, Dr Sial has instructed MPhil and PhD students for many years. He specializes in teaching Urdu to foreign students and has held teaching positions at The Guangdong University of Foreign Studies in Guangzhou, China, and the National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad. At Guangdong University, he also led the Center for Culture Pakistan.

Currently, Dr Sial is an Associate Professor at the National University of Modern Languages, where he has previously served as the President of the Department of Urdu and the President of the Department of Pakistani Languages.