Amazing Pakistani Scholars
Prof Ahmad Hasan Dani
He was considered an authority in social sciences in Pakistan. An illustrious academic and research career in diverse fields of social sciences earned him laurels and respect from own country as well as world over. He is arguably one of the most awarded scholars Pakistan has ever seen. His work in the area of archaeology, history and allied subjects for South Asia region and its civilizations helped re-establish ancient history associated with this land. His research was somewhat unique in a sense that it had a pragmatic welfare direction rather than just being of high academic value.
Over 50 publications of top-notch quality, decades of service in academia and research bodies followed by leadership roles in these, led him to be regarded as a leading authority in social sciences of international caliber. Pakistan and developing countries haven't seen many of his parallels whose contributions have been recognized by many countries globally in different forms including knighthoods from France, Italy and Germany. In Pakistan, he was awarded with country's top honors including Pride of Performance, Sitara-i-Imtiaz and Eizaz-e-Kamal.
A detailed profile of Prof Ahmad Hassan Dani's on Govt of Pakistan website lists his achievements while his life and works are documented in this Wikipedia article. A recent memorial celebrating his life is covered in this news article in Tribune.
Over 50 publications of top-notch quality, decades of service in academia and research bodies followed by leadership roles in these, led him to be regarded as a leading authority in social sciences of international caliber. Pakistan and developing countries haven't seen many of his parallels whose contributions have been recognized by many countries globally in different forms including knighthoods from France, Italy and Germany. In Pakistan, he was awarded with country's top honors including Pride of Performance, Sitara-i-Imtiaz and Eizaz-e-Kamal.
A detailed profile of Prof Ahmad Hassan Dani's on Govt of Pakistan website lists his achievements while his life and works are documented in this Wikipedia article. A recent memorial celebrating his life is covered in this news article in Tribune.
