VU
Virtual University of Pakistan
Federal Government University
Muhammad Akram Shad
Lecturer
Department of Urdu
Faculty of Arts


Master (Gender & Woman Studies)


Urdu
Official Email
Contact +92 (42) 111 880 880 (Ext: 6924)
He is a dedicated professional with a robust educational background and extensive teaching experience. Holding M. Phil in Urdu literature, a Master of Science in Gender and Women Studies, a Master of Education, a Master of Urdu Language and being a registered Homeopathic Doctor, he brings a diverse skill set to his professional journey. He has made significant contributions to research, with multiple scholarly articles published in reputable national and international journals. Now he is enrolled in PhD Urdu. Over 12 years, he has served as an Urdu Language Teacher at Aligarh College, Manga Lahore, where he has not only honed his teaching abilities but also contributed to the academic and personal development of his students.
Publications
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Forge Your Own World if You are Truly Alive: A Research Study on the Development of Selfhood and Nation-Building
Under the proclamation "Forge your own world if you are alive," Allama Iqbal imparted the profound message that humanity has the power to carve out its own destiny through the strength of selfhood. This research paper aims to delve into the depths of Iqbal`s philosophy of selfhood and present his ideas as a viable framework for individual and societal development in contemporary times.
Year: 2025
Category: Y
An Analytical Study of Allusions Used in Intizar Hussain`s Novel `Basti`
In literature, eloquence requires more meaning to be conveyed in fewer words and allusions do full justice to this eloquence as if they are like damming a river in a jar. The allusions reflect the author`s historical and cultural knowledge and enlightenthe reader with a deeper understanding. This research aimsto analyze the allusions used in the novel“Basti”. For this purpose, the allusions used in the novel have been selected and their literary, cultural and historical background has also been examined. This review will better understand the depth and demands of these cues as humans can acquire a wide range of vocabulary demands.More than 70 Qur`anic, Persian and Urdu allusions (Talmihat) used in this paper are analyzed along with Hindi allusions because Urdu and Hindi are the languages of Pakistan and India today. Still, earlierit was the language of the subcontinent
Year: 2024
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Iqbal`s Concept Of Love Of God
This study discusses hidden and unhidden facts revealed by Iqbal`s love of God. It has been proved with arguments that like other philosophies of Iqbal, this philosophy is also universal.
Year: 2024
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"The Portrayal of the East Pakistan Tragedy in the Novel `Khalij`: A Research Study"
This research focuses on scrutinizing the narrative of the novel “Khalij” in the light of historical references. This study aims to analyze the images of the Fall of Dhaka presented by various authors to uncover the truth of all historical facets. In addition to Khalid Fateh Muhammad’s novel, this research meticulously examines the significant writings of Pakistani, Bangladeshi, and international authors. The study shows how this tragedy is remembered and narrated from different viewpoints. In this scholarly reflection, a literary method has been adopted to analyze fictional aspects, like human suffering and non-fictional dimensions, like political and cultural identity. This study reveals the difference between the Pakistani and Bangladeshi perspectives on the separation of East Pakistan, bringing forth new angles in the portrayal of the East Pakistan Tragedy.
Year: 2024