Kaleemullah Lashari
Kaleemullah Lashari (Sindhi: ڊاڪٽر ڪليم الله لاشاري) (Urdu: ڈاکٹر کلیم اللہ لاشاری, b. 3 June 1953) is a Pakistani archaeologist,[1] historian[2] and author.[3] In March 2019, the government of Pakistan awarded him the Sitara-i-Imtiaz, the third highest honour and civilian award in Pakistan.[4] He works to preserve the cultural heritage of Pakistan.[5][6][7]
Kaleemullah Lashari | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Pakistani |
Citizenship | Pakistan |
Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Madison, University of Karachi |
Known for | Research on the Indus Valley civilization |
Awards | Sitara-e-Imtiaz |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Archaeology, history, literature, conservation science (cultural heritage) |
Website | https://kaleemullahlashari.org/ |
Early life
He was born on 3 June 1953 in Larkana, Sindh, Pakistan. His father Mohammad Ali Johar was a teacher and a Sindhi-language poet.
Education
Lashari got his primary education from a government school in Larkana. He obtained a master's degree in Arts from the University of Karachi in 1993. In 2002 Lashari got a DAAD Fellowship (post doctoral research) at the Museum of Islamic Arts, Berlin, Germany in Islamic Period Archaeology. In 2006 he got a post-doctoral fellowship from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, United States.[3]
Career
Lashari started his professional career in 1985 as assistant commissioner after passing the Federal Public Service Commission of Pakistan. He occupied administrative posts in various provinces of Pakistan.[8] He retired in 2013, when he was provincial secretary to the government of Sindh in the department of antiquities.[9]
Affiliations
Lashari is serving as chair of committees of heritage and conservation and restoration of cultural heritage, including: Technical Consultative Committee, National Fund for Mohenjo-daro,[10] Central Records Management Committee, Government of Sindh, Management Board for Antiquities & Physical Heritage, Government of Sindh,[11][12][13] Advisory Committee for Museum of Epigraphy, Karachi, Sindh Exploration and Adventure Society; and is a Patron of Sukkur Historical Society. He is a member of boards and committees that protect the physical heritage of Pakistan.
Publications
Lashari has written books on archaeology, history and literature. His books are:
- Epigraphy of Makli, SEAS Pakistan, Karachi (2018) (ISBN 9789699432033)[14][15]
- Something of Past, Committee for International Conference on Mohenjodaro; Culture, Tourism & Antiquities Department, Government of Sindh, Karachi. (2017)
- Study of Stone Carved Graves, Directorate of Archives, Sindh (R) (2012) (ISBN 9789699310065)[16][17][18]
- Chaukandi aur Qabaili Qabrain, Department of Antiquities, & SEAS Pakistan, Karachi (2012)
- Unees Sau Tirasy, Academy Bazyaft, Karachi. (2011)
- Ishq Qayum Azhar: (Edt.) An anthology on Bedil, Yadgar Committee, Sukkur, (2001)
- Sukkur: History and Society, (Edt.), Sukkur Historical Society (2001)[19]
- Study of Mural Ceramics of Sukkur, Sukkur Historical Society (2001)[20]
- A Study of Stone Carved Graves, published by SEAS, Karachi, Pakistan (1996)[21]
- Nineteen Eighty-three A collection of Sindhi Short Stories, published by the Mahran Publishers, Karachi, Pakistan.(1999)
- Study of Biographic Element in Letters, Sindhika Academy, Karachi, Pakistan (1994)[22]
Awards and recognition
- Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) Award by the president of Pakistan in 2019 for his services to the nation.[4][23]
References
- "New horizons" (PDF). www.greenwich.pk. 2016. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
- "[Un]documenting the past: Everything you know about Makli is wrong, says historian". The Express Tribune. 6 October 2013.
- "Dr. Kaleemullah Lashari". www.kaleemullahlashari.org.
- "15 distinguished individuals get awards". Dawn (newspaper). 25 March 2019. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- "Restoration of Ranikot Fort bears fruit". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 28 June 2017. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- "Restoration of Frere Hall begins even as Sindh govt cries foul". The Express Tribune. 15 April 2019.
- "Sindh govt bans burials in Makli cemetery | Pakistan Today". www.pakistantoday.com.pk.
- "KARACHI: Archives dept lacks essential facilities". DAWN.COM. 16 March 2004.
- "Archaeologists from Italy dig deep to preserve Pakistan's archaeological sites". The Express Tribune. 7 June 2011.
- "Welcome to the Website of Mohenjodaro". Mohenjodaro.
- "Notification" (PDF). sindh.gov.pk. 2016. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
- "Sindh govt opposes mayor's move to hand over Frere Hall". The Express Tribune. 7 April 2018.
- Ilyas, Faiza (27 January 2014). "Sindh awaits enactment of law to protect historical sites". DAWN.COM.
- Lashari, Kaleem (10 August 2018). "Epigraphy of Makli". Karachi: Culture Tourism & Antiquates Department Government of Sindh – via catalog.princeton.edu.
- Khawaja, Ghulam Hussain (14 January 2018). "Experts at world moot propose ways to preserve Makli necropolis". DAWN.COM.
- Lashari, Kaleem (10 August 2012). "A study of stone carved graves". Karachi: Sindh Archives – via catalog.princeton.edu.
- Tarkhan Dynasty at Makli Hill, Thatta, Pakistan History and Architecture of Selected Monuments
- Lashari, Kaleem (10 August 1996). "A Study of Stone Carved Graves". Kaleem Lashari for Sindh Exploration and Adventure Society – via Google Books.
- "Study of Mural Ceramics of Sukkur and Other Papers". Sukkur Historical Society. 10 August 2001 – via Library Catalog (Koha).
- Pakistan) (2001, Lashari, Kaleem Sukkur Through Centuries National Seminar Sukkur (10 August 2001). "Study of mural ceramics of Sukkur and other papers". Sukkur Historical Society – via Amazon.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - Lashari, Kaleem (10 August 1996). "A Study of Stone Carved Graves". The Archaeological Review – via Amazon.
- "Dr. Kaleemullah Lashari". www.kaleemullahlashari.org.
- President to confer 127 civil awards to Pakistan and foreign nationals on March 23 Business Recorder (newspaper), Published 10 March 2019, Retrieved 22 May 2020