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Dr. Muhammad Yousuf Khushk (Urdu:یوسف خشک; born 1968) is a renowned academician, researcher and a highly reputed administrator who is recognized for his dedication, commitment and professional integrity. Hailing from a small village Bhanbhan, Bhan Saeedabad, Tahseel Sehwan Sharif District Jamshoro; Dr. Yousuf Khushk completed his primary education from his native village, Secondary education from Bhan Saeedabad, Intermediate from Model College Hyderabad and Masters in Urdu from University of Sindh Jamshoro in 1989. In 2002, he was awarded the degree of Ph.D in Urdu from Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur for his scholarly thesis “Literary relations between Urdu Sindhi”. He is the first Pakistani Scholar in the field of Urdu to complete Post Doctorate. He achieved this distinction in 2007 from Heidelberg Germany by presenting his scholarly output on very effective research topic “Efforts of the German Scholars regarding Urdu Language and Literature up to 2006-07”.

After joining Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur in 1992 as the Lecturer in Urdu, the academic, administrative, research and professional growth of Dr. Khushk finds no match among his contemporaries. He headed the Department of Urdu to initiate BS (4 Years) program in Urdu for the first time in Pakistan and then pioneered Research Journal ALMAS, now the only “X” category research journal in Urdu. He also headed the faculty of Social Sciences at Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur as a Dean and then as the Dean Faculty of Arts and Languages he strengthened his faculty with publication of 09 research journals out of which 08 were initiated by him, which is itself a record in Pakistan. He also introduced the Diploma in Chinese Language and finalized syllabus for the Department of Fine Arts at Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur. Since April 2018, Dr. Khushk has been serving Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur as the Pro-Vice Chancellor. During his tenure as a Pro-Vice Chancellor, Dr. Khushk introduced numerous academic and administrative reforms including reforms in Examination Branch and online fees deposit system which benefitted the university in boosting its financial resources. He has been awarded with numerous awards, shields and appreciation letters from Government as well as other organizations. His International exposure finds him close contacts in all the parts of the world where Urdu is academically taught. He has successfully organized many national and International conferences at Shah Abdul Latif University, Khaiprur. This International exposure has benefitted a large number of National Scholars in general and students of Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur in particular. His research publications exceed 77.

Notable Administrative / Academic Responsibilities

 * 11.04.2018 to date : Pro-Vice Chancellor, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur


 * 30 -10-2015 to 10.04.2018 : Dean Faculty of  Arts & Languages, Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur


 * 20 -6-2014 to 29-10-2015 : Dean Faculty of Social Sciences & Arts, Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur


 * 27. 2.2013 to 21.3.2013 : Pro- Vice Chancellor (additional charge ) Look after day to day affairs of the office of PVC main campus Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur.
 * 20.7.2009 to 19-6-2014  : Chairman, Department of Urdu, Shah Abdul Latif  University Khairpur.
 * March 01.03.2011 to 26.10.2011 : Director, Student Affairs, Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur.
 * Oct. 30, 2012 to date : Focal Person of SALU for Inter University Consortium for the Promotion of Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities (IUCPSS)
 * 2014 to date : Focal Person Character Building Society, Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur
 * Feb. 08, 2011 to date : HEC Approved PhD supervisor.
 * 2005 to 2006 : Advisor Media and Citizen Liaison Council, Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur
 * 02.07.2003 to 30.09.2006 Chairman, Department of Urdu, Shah Abdul Latif   University Khairpur.
 * 2003 up to 2014 : Chairman Board of Studies (Urdu) Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur.
 * 2002 to 2006 : Coordinator, of Extension Lecture Series for  the complete jurisdiction (for all affiliated colleges)  of Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur.
 * 2002 up to date : Approved Research Guide for M.Phil and Ph.D in Urdu, Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur.
 * 1995 to 1996 : Research Officer, Sachal Chair, Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur.

Awards / Honours / Scholarships

 * 1) “BEST UNIVERSITY TEACHER AWARD”  2010,  by HEC-Higher Education Commission of Pakistan Islamabad.
 * 2) “BEST UNIVERSITY TEACHER AWARD”  2002,  by HEC-Higher Education Commission of Pakistan Islamabad.
 * 3) “HEC Post Doc. Fellow Scholarship” 2006 for University of Heidelberg Germany.
 * 4) “SACHAL RESEARCH AWARD” 2004 by Governor Sindh Government of Sindh.
 * 5) “EDUCATION AWARD” 2002,  by Govt. Superior Science College Khairpur Mirs.
 * 6) "BEST RESEARCH AWARD” 1997, by Shah Abdul Latif University Teachers Society Khairpur.

Membership Of Academic Bodies/Institutions.



 * Book Ambassdor-2017 of National Book Foundation, National History & Literary Heritage Division Ministry of Information, Broadcasting & National Heritage Government of Pakistan.
 * Member Advisory Board of National Language Promotion Department(NLPD) Govt. of Pakistan Ministry of National Heritage & Integration, from 08 October 2012 to 2015.
 * Member National Curriculum Revision Committee framed by HEC Govt. of Pakistan (for the field of Urdu) for B.A, M.A, M.Phil & PhD Curriculum, from 2001 up to date.
 * Member HEC Committee for Development of Social Sciences and Humanities in Pakistan (in the field of Urdu) from 2002 up to date.
 * Member Board of Governors Anjuman Taraqqi Urdu Pakistan from 21 March 2014.
 * Member Selection Board (in the field of Urdu) SALU from Aug.23, 2004 to date.
 * Member Board of Studies, Department of Urdu, Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur from 1993 up to date.
 * Member Academic Council Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur from May 2003 up to date.
 * Member Committee of Courses  for Iqbalyat,  Department of Iqbal Studies  Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities  Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad  from August 15,2009  up to date.
 * Member Language Experts Committee of Federal Ministry of Education, to refine the draft outline of Urdu Curricula for classes K-12. 2008.
 * Member Expert Committee for Research Publication The Islamia University Bahawalpur 2008  up     to date.
 * Member Expert Committee for Research Publication Balochistan University Quetta 2004 up to Date.
 * Member Expert Committee for Research Publication  Bahauddin Zakirya University Multan 2005 up to date.
 * Member Expert Committee for Research Publication University of Sindh Jamshoro 2008 up to date.
 * Member Expert Committee for Research Publication Peshawar University Peshawar from November 2012.
 * Member Expert Committee for Research Publication International Islamic University Islamabad 2010 up to date.
 * Member Advisory Board for Translation, Iqbal Academy Lahore 2002.
 * Member Senate Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur from 2003 up to date.
 * Member The Board of Faculty of Social Sciences & Arts SALU Khairpur from Feb.13, 2010 to date.
 * Member Affiliation Committee of Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur from 2010 up to date.
 * Member Advance Studies & Research Board Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur from 2012 to date
 * Member Advance Studies & Research Board of Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur from 2006 to 2008.
 * Member Discipline Committee Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur from 15.12. 2007 up to 2011.
 * Member State & Contract Committee Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur, 1997-98
 * Member Advisory Committee for allotment of residential quarters, and Sami Teachers Hostel SALU Kahirpur 1997-98.
 * Member Sukker Historical Society Sukker from 2001 up to date.
 * Member Literary & Cultural Committee, Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur from 2003.
 * Convener Committee, to prepare the draft of Annual Report 2011-12, for placing before the Syndicate Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur.
 * Member Committee, to evaluate the draft of Annual Report 2005-6, for placing before the Syndicate Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur.
 * Member Inspection team to control unfair means during the Annual Examination, Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur from 2006 up to date.
 * Member Madrsa affiliation Committee Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur from 2008 up to date.
 * Member D.P.C Model School Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur from 2008 up to date.
 * Member G.R.E pre admission Test Committee for M.Phil/PhD program in Sindhi and Urdu Subject 2009.
 * Member/ Judge HEC Research Awards Management Committee (RAMC) for discipline of social sciences/ Arts, Humanities, subfield of Urdu from February 20, 2009.
 * Evaluator of the Textbooks published by HEC from March 28, 2006.

Research Publications
7 (Seven) Books, 50 (fifty) Research papers and as a Editor 20 (Twenty) Volumes of Urdu Research Journal “ALMAS” (HEC Recognized) has been published ( details are given below)

Participation In Seminar/ Conference/ Workshops
International:                        Participated with Research papers, in 29 (Twenty nine ) International Conferences/Workshops/Seminars.

National:                               Participated with Research papers, in 18(Eighteen) National Conferences/ Workshops/Seminars.

PH.D & M.Phil Produced
Other than this, Dr. Khushk has evaluated 53 (fifty three) PhD research theses, from all over the world.

Conferences / Lectures Organized



 * Vice Patron: International Conference “Literature, & Ecological Challenges (Pakistani & International Perspectives) ” from 13 November to 14th November 2017    ,Organized by the Department of Urdu, Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur, in collaboration with HEC


 * Convener : International Conference Sindh : History & Culture, from 23-25 November 2015, Organized by NIHRC Quiad –i- Azam University Islamabad , Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur in collaboration with HEC , Islamabad.


 * Vice Patron : International Conference “Literature, Society& Reconstruction ” from 13 January 14th January 2015    ,Organized by the Department of Urdu, Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur, in collaboration with HEC.


 * Principal Organizer Cultural Action for Peace & Social Harmony 2014, on 31 December 2014, Organized by IUCPSS, SALU in Collaboration with BSWA @ Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur.


 * Principal Organizer Peace and Harmony Festival 2013 on 31st December 2013 to 1st January 2014, Organized by IUCPSS, SALU in Colloboration with BSWA @ Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur.


 * Principal Organizer : International Conference “Literature and Co Existence ” from 6th November to 7th November  2012 ,Organized by the Department of Urdu, Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur, in collaboration with HEC.


 * Principal Organizer : International Conference “Literature and National Consciousness” from 14th to 15th  October 2008 ,Organized by the Department of Urdu, Shah Abdul latif University Khairpur in collaboration with HEC.


 * Convener International  Seminar on Sir Syed Ahmed Khan 2008, organized by the Department of Urdu ,Shah Abdul Latif  University Khairpur.


 * Convener Lecture Program under title, “Urdu Prose in UK”. Lecture delivered by Birtish Scholar  Maqsood Illahi Shaikh, organized by the department of Urdu Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur  in 2007.


 * Convener Lecture Program under title, “Urdu in Japan” Lecture delivered by Prof. Dr. Moen ul din Aqeel visiting Professor Osaka University Japan, organized by the department of Urdu Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur  in 2006.


 * Member Organizing Committee, International Conference on Pakistan Archaeology, from 30th December 2003 to 1st January 2004, organized by the department of Archeology, Shah Abdul Latif University ,Khairpur.


 * Member organizing committee of workshop on Land Degradation and poverty in Sindh”   organized by IDRC, SALU held in May 2002.


 * Member Organizing Committee of Shah Sachal Sami conference 2001.

Examiner
1. Ph.D. Examiner Jawaharlal Nehrue University India.

2. Ph.D. Examiner of Mysore University India.

3. Ph.D. Examiner Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh India.

4. Examiner Sindh Public Service Commission Hyderabad.

5. Ph.D. Examiner in the field of Urdu & Iqbalyaat, Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad.

6. M. Phil & M.A Examiner, Bahuaddin Zakirya University Multan.

7. M. Phil & M.A Examiner, The Islamia University Bahawalpur.

8. PhD, Examiner, Peshawar University Peshawar.

9. M.Phil & M.A Examiner Baluchistan University Quetta.

10. M.Phil Examiner GC University Faisalabad

11. PhD Examiner University of Karachi, Karachi. .

12. PhD Examiner University of Sindh Jamshoro