Adam Nayyar
Adam Nayyar (December 10, 1948, in Bahawalpur – July 29, 2008, in Islamabad) was a Pakistani anthropologist, author and ethnomusicologist. He served the Lok Virsa for twenty years as a Director Research. He was the acting executive director of Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) when he died.[1]
Adam Nayyar | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 10, 1948 |
| Died | July 29, 2008 |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation(s) | Anthropologist, Author and Ethnomusicologist |
| Employer(s) | Lok Virsa (Director Research) PNCA (Executive Director) |
Early life
Nayyar was born in 1948 in Bahawalpur. He studied Cultural anthropology at the University of Heidelberg, Germany.[2]
Career
He was also the faculty of the Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad.[2]
References
- "Dr Adam Nayyar has passed away in Islamabad after a short period of illness". pamirtimes.net. July 29, 2008. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
- "Dr Adam Nayyar passes away". dawn.com. July 30, 2008. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
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