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Syed Shamoon Hashmi
Syed Shamoon Hashmi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of the Punjab, Lahore and a Diploma in Advance & Creative English Writing from the Bournemouth University, England.

Shamoon Hashmi is best known for his Television and Radio background as has compered numerous programmes for Pakistan Television, Geo TV, Indus TV and ARY Digital. Besides, has also done a stingership for CNN and Iran TV. For his efforts during the fateful earthquake of 2005, the President of Pakistan conferred upon him the coveted Civil Award of “Tamgha-e-Essaar”. Besides, he was also awarded “Best Compere, 2002”, at the 12th PTV Awards.

Known for his literary background and tastes, it was through his efforts that the first ever “International Urdu Conference” was held in Islamabad in March 2005, which was participated by delegates from 9 countries, including the Vice President of Mauritius, Prince Hassan Bin Talal of Jordan and leading stalwarts of Urdu literature from all over the world. Shamoon Hashmi served the Conference as its Secretary. As a script writer and a co-producer, he has been associated with the production of more than 4 dozen documentaries, docu-dramas, magazine shows etc., dealing with various issues, such as cultural values, gender imbalances, plight of women, domestic violence, Community Health, Drug Eradication, Armed Forces, Education, Child Rights etc. Of these, at least five have won international awards. Besides, his work includes presentation and production of thematic cultural shows as well.

He also holds an active track record as a human rights activist and in particular the Gender related issues. In his capacity as the Joint Secretary, National Assembly of Pakistan, he was instrumental in the creation of an across-the-board all-parties Women Parliamentary Caucus --- the first of its kind alliance of women legislators in the national history. In his official capacity, he is also the National Project Director of the “Strengthening Democracy Through Parliamentary Development --- SDPD”, which is a UNDP funded project. Besides, he is also the Coordinator of the Speaker’s Office in the National Assembly Secretariat.

He has also worked as Media Consultant for many leading groups, working against the cruel assaults against women, in particular the domestic violence targeted against them. In this regard, not only has he contributed two national data evaluation reports over the issue but has also penned down the UNICEF’s National Report on Domestic Violence for the year 1998-99.

His particular areas of interest are Journalism & Mass communication, Political Science and Gender Studies. He is also a regular contributor to various national dailies and journals. Besides, he’s also on the visiting faculty of numerous institutions, including Govt. Kennard College Lahore, Bechonhouse University, National Institute of Cultural Studies etc., where he teaches the post-graduate students of Mass Communication and Liberal Arts.

He has widely travelled across the Asian, European and the American continents.

He has also remained a regular contributor to numerous national and international newspapers, journals and publications.