Who is Arfa Syeda Zehra? In an important ceremony held in Aiwan-e-Sadr, President Dr. Arif Alvi was sworn in before members of the newly formed Interim Federal Cabinet.
The event was attended by notable figures including Acting Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, Acting Punjab Minister Mohsin Naqvi, prominent politicians, and figures from various fields.
Talented scholar Prof. Dr. Arfa Syeda Zehra was also selected as Acting Special Advisor of the Acting Prime Minister, focusing on issues of education and national harmony.
Who is Arfa Syeda Zehra?
With a glorious teaching career spanning more than four decades, Arfa Sayeda Zehra has dedicated her life to the noble cause of education.
From an early age, she recognized the profound impact of education on society and chose it as her path of contribution. Renowned for her eloquent use of Urdu and her deep expertise in Urdu literary chronicles, she holds the distinguished position of Professor of History at Forman Christian University, Lahore.
Having held positions as an educator and principal at Lahore College for Women University (LCWU), Zehra’s influence has extended to prestigious institutions such as the Lahore College of Management Sciences and the College of Arts. Nation.
Her teaching prowess is even enjoyed in the halls of the Government of Pakistan School of Public Policy, where she currently holds a visiting faculty position.
In addition to her academic achievements, Zehra’s commitment to empowering women and endorsing their rights is evident through her participation as a member of the National Commission on the Status of Women. (NCSW).
Proof of her leadership and dedication, she assumed the role of President in 2006, cementing her pioneering role in promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Education
Arfa Sayeda Zehra graduated with a Bachelor of Arts with honors from Lahore College for Women. She obtained her Master of Arts degree in Urdu from Government College, Lahore. She earned a Master of Arts in Asian Studies and a Ph.D. in History from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Zehra is the winner of the 2016 University of Hawaii Distinguished Alumni Award.
Personal Life
Zehra is a development, fundamental human rights and gender equality organization, although it says it has never been a full member of an NGO, choosing instead to work through education.
She is the Chairperson of the National Commission on the Status of Women and the Moderator on Women’s Human Rights.
Her work for equality and equality for women was a factor in her choosing to teach at a women’s college.
