Syed Asim Mahmood
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Syed Asim Mahmood Urdu
Writer, Encyclopedist, Researcher, Editor and Journalist. He has written 13 books and many articles on Science and Fine arts. He edited three Magazines and currently he is associated with Pakistan’s leading Newspaper, Daily Express as a Senior Sub Editor. He is the son of famous Pakistani Encyclopedist and Writer, Syed Qasim Mahmood
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Then in 2003 he rewrite well known book, Tarikh Ibn Khaldun (Kitābu l-ʻibār) of Arab polymath, Ibn Khaldun
. In 2004 he did revision of famous Persian historian, Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari
book, Tarikh al-Tabari (History of the Prophets and Kings). In 2005 he revised a book, Islamic encyclopedia which was compiled by noted Urdu journlist and writer, Maulana Mahboob Alam
in 1900. He rewrites the Munshi sahab islamic encyclopedia in modern Urdu. These books are published by Alfasial publishers, Lahore. In 1999 he worked as a research fellow in Lahore’s NGO, PINA. It’s run by famous writer and columnist, Altaf Hasan Qureshi.
In 1996 he worked for Monthly Qaumi Digest and weekly Zindgi. Columnist and journalist, Mujaib ul Rahman Shami is the Editor in chief of these Magazines.
In 2000 he appointed as an Assistant Editor of Pakistan’s first Digest, Urdu Digest
. In this capacity he write many researched articles on science and literary subjects in Urdu Digest. Famous Pakistani intellectual, Dr. Ejaz Hasan Qureshi is Editor-in-chief of Urdu Digest. Asim learn different techniques of Editing and writing from him in course of time. Dr. Ejaz is also mentor of many well-known Pakistani journalists and columnists like Zia Shahid, Mujeeb-ur-Rehman Shami and Asadullah Ghalib.
Urdu
Urdu is a register of the Hindustani language that is identified with Muslims in South Asia. It belongs to the Indo-European family. Urdu is the national language and lingua franca of Pakistan. It is also widely spoken in some regions of India, where it is one of the 22 scheduled languages and an...
Writer, Encyclopedist, Researcher, Editor and Journalist. He has written 13 books and many articles on Science and Fine arts. He edited three Magazines and currently he is associated with Pakistan’s leading Newspaper, Daily Express as a Senior Sub Editor. He is the son of famous Pakistani Encyclopedist and Writer, Syed Qasim Mahmood
Syed Qasim Mahmood
Syed Qasim Mahmood Pakistani intellectual and Urdu short story writer, novelist, editor, publisher, translator and for most encyclopedist of Pakistan...
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Life and career
Asim Mahmood was born in Lahore. His father owns a library of 3000 books, so in young age he started to read and writes. He studied in St. Anthony's High School, Lahore and grew in Literary & Scientific atmosphere. In 1980 he shifted to Karachi with his parents. There he did his graduation. He did Masters in History from AIOU, Islamabad.As a Writer
In 1985 he start writing articles in Monthly Science Magazine. His father, who also publish Books, published this magazine. Then he translated famous short stories of English, French and Russian writers for different Urdu Magazines. Till now he has wrote more than 600 articles in Newspapers and Magazines. Also he had written these 13 books :- Islami Pocket Dictionary
- America ka Tahalka Khaiz Mukadmay (Famous Cases of USA)
- Pakistani Atom Bomb kee kahani (Story of Pakistan's Atom Bomb)
- Dastan Lady Diana (Story of Lady Diana)
- Mashoor Siasi Qatal (Murders of famous Politicians)
- Dastan Imam ShamilImam ShamilImam Shamil also spelled Shamyl, Schamil, Schamyl or Shameel was an Avar political and religious leader of the Muslim tribes of the Northern Caucasus...
(Story of Imam Shamil) - Hitler kay Bacha (Hitler’s Sons, Translation)
- Mashoor Rohanai Ajabiat (Famous Spiritual Events)
- Parandow Ke kahani (Story of Birds)
- Mashoor Badunwan siasatdan (Famous Corrupt Politicians)
- Banadar Ke Kahani (Story of Monkeys)
- Mashoor Badnam Auratian (Famous Notorious Women)
- Mohammed Reza Shah Pahlavi kee dastan (Autobiography of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi)
As a Encyclopedist
In 1985 he help his father to compile famous Shahkar Islamic Encyclopedia. In 1997 again he helps his father to compile another milestone work, Shahkar Encyclopedia Pakistanica.Then in 2003 he rewrite well known book, Tarikh Ibn Khaldun (Kitābu l-ʻibār) of Arab polymath, Ibn Khaldun
Ibn Khaldun
Ibn Khaldūn or Ibn Khaldoun was an Arab Tunisian historiographer and historian who is often viewed as one of the forerunners of modern historiography, sociology and economics...
. In 2004 he did revision of famous Persian historian, Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari
Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari
Abu Ja'far Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari was a prominent and influential Sunni scholar and exegete of the Qur'an from Persia...
book, Tarikh al-Tabari (History of the Prophets and Kings). In 2005 he revised a book, Islamic encyclopedia which was compiled by noted Urdu journlist and writer, Maulana Mahboob Alam
Maulana Mahboob Alam
Maulvi Mahbub Alam , lived in Gujranwala Pakistani journalist and publisher, He is a pioneer in Pakistan journalism, and in 1888 he founded the daily newspaper Paisa Akhbar covering political-social news....
in 1900. He rewrites the Munshi sahab islamic encyclopedia in modern Urdu. These books are published by Alfasial publishers, Lahore. In 1999 he worked as a research fellow in Lahore’s NGO, PINA. It’s run by famous writer and columnist, Altaf Hasan Qureshi.
As an Editor
From 1985 to 1998 Asim was assistant Editor of Monthly Science Magazine. This Urdu Magazine actively took part to promote scientific& Technological activities in Pakistan. In 1988 he became Editor of Monthly Afsana Digest (Short story Digest), which published many great short stories of the world. This digest was popular in literary circles.In 1996 he worked for Monthly Qaumi Digest and weekly Zindgi. Columnist and journalist, Mujaib ul Rahman Shami is the Editor in chief of these Magazines.
In 2000 he appointed as an Assistant Editor of Pakistan’s first Digest, Urdu Digest
Urdu Digest
Urdu Digest is a monthly magazine of Pakistan. It is first Digest of Pakistan, 1st print published on November 1960 in Lahore. Appearance is similar to the famous USA monthly, Reader's Digest. It is popular among upper, middle and lower middle classes of Pakistan. Its writings present a...
. In this capacity he write many researched articles on science and literary subjects in Urdu Digest. Famous Pakistani intellectual, Dr. Ejaz Hasan Qureshi is Editor-in-chief of Urdu Digest. Asim learn different techniques of Editing and writing from him in course of time. Dr. Ejaz is also mentor of many well-known Pakistani journalists and columnists like Zia Shahid, Mujeeb-ur-Rehman Shami and Asadullah Ghalib.
As a journalist
From 2005, Asim is associated with Sunday Magazine of Daily Express. Every Sunday he write article on different subjects i.e. Science, Politics, Sociology, Economics, Environment etc. Also he is in charge of Arts& Culture Edition.External links
- http://islamicbooks.darul-hikmah.org/index.php?dispatch=categories.view&category_id=72&subcats=Y&features_hash=V20
- http://www.paramountbooks.com.pk/loginindex.asp?isbn=9695030971&opt=3&SUBcAT=IC10000015&title=Islami-Encyclopedia:-Har-Qisam-Ke-Islami-Wa-Deeni-Maloomat-Ka-Mokhzan-%282-Vol-Set%29%28hb%292005
- http://www.urdupoint.com/books/