LINGUISTIC ASSOCIATION OF PAKISTAN

Dr. Pir Suhail Ahmed Surhandi

Dr. Pir Suhail Ahmed Sarhandi is serving as an Associate Professor and the Registrar at Aror University, Sukkur, Pakistan. Dr. Sarhandi holds a doctoral degree in the field of mobile learning in English language teaching from the University of Free State, South Africa. Dr. Sarhandi has served at many international and national organizations for over 15 years. His research focuses on English language teaching, teacher professional development, educational technology, and mobile-assisted language learning, where he has made substantial contributions through his published works, presentations at national and international conferences, and collaborations with renowned experts in the field. Dr. Sarhandi is an internationally certified teacher trainer and has conducted workshops on professional development, educational technology, and pedagogical transformation around the globe.

In addition to his academic pursuits, Dr. Sarhandi is deeply committed to community development and social causes. He actively engages in initiatives aimed at improving access to education, healthcare, and basic amenities for underprivileged communities. His efforts to bridge the gap between academia and society have earned him respect and admiration.

Mr. Muhammad Mughees Sheikh

Sheikh Muhammad Mughees is a PhD scholar in English (Applied Linguistics) at Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad. He has worked as a Lecturer at NUML, Islamabad, for around 8 years. Currently, he is serving as a Lecturer in the Department of English at Abbottabad University of Science & Technology. He is mainly interested in teaching Phonetics & Phonology, Research Methodology, and English Language Skills. His research interests include Translanguaging, Multimodality and Multi-literacies, CLIL, and Bi/Multilingual Education.

Ms. Rabiya Khalid

Rabiya Khalid is MS Applied Linguistics Research Scholar at NED University of Engineering & Technology and an English Language Teaching (ELT) professional currently working at Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) as a lecturer in English. She holds an MA in English Linguistics and a BS in Public Administration, both from the University of Karachi (UoK). She has over eight years of experience with highly reputed organizations, including DUHS, Aga Khan Education Service Pakistan (AKESP), NED University of Engineering & Technology, and the University of Karachi. She has actively co-led and organized several educational projects, including international symposiums, workshops, and the USEFP-Faculty Development Program at Dow University of Health Sciences. She has also facilitated several courses and workshops on academic writing offered to health professionals at DUHS and teacher training workshops on English language use and item construction for assessment in AKUEB. She has also trained CSS aspirants at UoK and has worked with the Directorate of Distance Education (DDE), UoK, in teaching an online English language course offered to English as a Second Language Learners from varied backgrounds and professions. She is a passionate learner seeking upskilling opportunities aligned with 21st-century standards.

Ms. Almas Ashraf

Ms. Almas Ashraf is an Assistant Professor at the Department of English Linguistics & Allied Studies, NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi. She holds an MS degree in Applied Linguistics. She has also been a part of NLP Research Project (Urdu Text to Speech), a collaboration between Univeristy of Konstanz, Germany, DHA Suffa University, Karachi, and Center of Language Engineering, Lahore, as a Junior Linguist, ACCESS (2021-2023) as a Language Teacher, and English Works (2023) as a Program Officer. She has attended several national and international summer/spring schools on theoretical and applied linguistics. She has a rich experience of teaching language and communication, literature, linguistics, and research courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She also supervises BS and MS research projects in a number of applied linguistics areas. She is an active researcher herself with several paper publications in HEC recognized journals and conference presentations to her credit. Her research interests include language testing and assessment, ESL writing, and corpus linguistics.

Mr. Khurram Shehzad

Mr. Khurram Shehzad got his early education of matriculation from Government MC high school Layyah and intermediate in Arts and Humanities from Govt post graduate college Layyah. He got bachelor in Arts from Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad and MA English (Language and literature) from Bahaudin Zakriya University, Layyah Campus. His M.Phil. Applied linguistic is from Minhaj University Lahore. His title of thesis was “Representation of Political Ideologies: A Multimodal Analysis of Political Cartoons in Pakistani English newspaper DAWN”.

Mr. Imran Hussain

Mr. Imran Hussain is an accomplished academic professional and current Executive Member of the Research Country Council (Pakistan Chapter) at Eudoxia Research University, USA. He holds an M.Phil. in English Applied Linguistics with Distinction from The University of Lahore, Pakistan, and is selected for an Honorary Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in English Applied Linguistics from Vivekananda American University, Myanmar in 2023. Currently pursuing his PhD in Muslim Youth University, Islamabad, Mr. Hussain is well-versed in education, holding a Master in Teacher Education. He serves as Editor, Associate Editor, and Reviewer for over 15 esteemed National and International journals in English Language, Literature, Education, and Social Sciences. Additionally, he plays a pivotal role as the District Coordinator (Chakwal) at the International English Language Teachers Association, IELTA Pakistan. With a strong publication record, Mr. Imran Hussain's articles in international journals have garnered more than 65 citations & 70k reads. His qualifications extend to TEFL and TESOL certifications from the UK & USA, along with a recent "Teachers’ Trainer" certification from Arizona State University, USA. His academic achievements include a Gold Medal and Certificate of Academic Excellence from the University of Lahore in 2018 and the prestigious Emerging Scientist Award from the VDGOOD Professional Association, India, in 2022. Beyond his accolades, Mr. Hussain is an active member of various national and international Language and Linguistics Associations, solidifying his commitment to the scholarly community.

Ms. Maleeha Nazim

I am an MPhil in Applied Linguistics, working as a lecturer at the University of Management and Technology (801–1000 ranked in Social Sciences in the World University Ranking, 2024), an active researcher, and I have attended several international webinars and conferences. I have five years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level. I am presently teaching BS English. My main research interest lies in the field of CALL (computer-assisted language learning). I am a professionally trained teacher seeking a challenging position or career with a progressive organization to widen my horizons of knowledge and gain valuable experience, along with obtaining confidence in myself to achieve excellence in my field and to strive for the betterment of humanity. I am a position-holder and confident communicator who is able to establish rapport quickly and conduct teaching sessions with clarity and enthusiasm.

Mr. Hamid Zia

Hamid Zia is currently pursuing his Ph.D. at The University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, building upon his academic foundation that includes an M.Phil. in Linguistics from the same institution, an MA in English Language & Literature from the International Islamic University, Islamabad, and a BSc from the University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir. With a robust teaching background encompassing roles as a Lecturer in English at The University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir and various instructional positions at prominent institutions like Allama Iqbal Open University, Hamid Zia demonstrates a dedication to both learning and pedagogy. His professional journey is distinguished by certifications as a Google Certified Educator, e-Teacher from Oregon State University, and Certified Teacher from the University of Nebraska, USA, highlighting his commitment to excellence in education. Engaged in impactful research, Hamid Zia has contributed significantly as a Field Researcher in US-funded Language Documentation Projects and as a Research Assistant on thematic grant projects of HEC. His active participation in conferences, including the 3rd Kashmir International Conference on Linguistics, showcases his scholarly endeavours, while international engagements such as his role as a US Exchange Alumnus underscore his global perspective and aspiration for academic growth.

Ms. Rozina Bibi

Ms. Rozina Bibi is currently working as Lecturer English in Riphah International University, Islamabad. She holds a degree in MS English Literature from Foundation University, Islamabad and an MA in Political Science from University of the Punjab, Lahore. Her professional qualifications include B.Ed., M.Ed., Postgraduate Diploma in TEFL, and Postgraduate Diploma in Gender & Women’s Studies. With over 6 years of teaching experience, she has a well-rounded skill set including expertise in exam assessments, management, administration, student affairs and public relations. She has taught for 3 years at Air University, Islamabad and NUST College of Electrical & Mechanical Engineering. She is a highly dedicated, resourceful, and goal-driven professional educator with a solid commitment to the social and academic growth and development of learners. She has organized several seminars, webinars, summer schools and International Conferences on Applied Linguistics in DELL Riphah, Islamabad. Her research interest areas are Feminism, Critical Discourse Analysis, Gender Studies, Film Studies and ELT. Her strength lies in building trusting relationships and joining people from diverse backgrounds to create substantive change.

Mr. Usman Ali

Mr. Usman Ali, Lecturer in English at HED KP and Ph.D scholar at University of Malakand, belongs to Lower Dir Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan. Born in 1988, he completed secondary education in his hometown from a government school in 2005. Though struggling with blindness, he completed B.S in English in 2011 with distinction and received Gold Medal. His career a teacher began with his appointment as Lecturer in English at Shaheed BB University Upper Dir in 2014. In the following year he qualified Public Service Commission and joined Higher Education Department. He was stationed at GC Gulabad Lower Dir and made the In-Charge English Department. He completed his M.Phil. in Linguistics from Qurtuba University of Science and Technology Peshawar in 2018. He is the primary author of a number of research papers in HEC recognized journals, supervised over 60 research thesis projects so far and evaluated many others as an external examiner. Moreover, he has participated in 13 national and international conferences on linguistics, including 5 conferences organized by LAP annually. He is also associated with different organizations working for the outreach of PWD. His other interests include proof reading, attending different events as guest speaker and articulating the rights of PWD as spokesperson at different forums.

Mr. Imdad Ali

Imdad Ali is a Lecturer in English, Department of Linguistics and Literature, at University of Haripur, Pakistan. He is the coordinator of Bachelor of Studies in English and focal person for scholarships. He received the MPhil. degree in English from University Lahore, Pakistan, and BS degree in English Language and Literature from University of Malakand, Pakistan. His research interests include corpus linguistics, discourse analysis, stylistic analysis, collocational analysis, language acquisition, and English language teaching.

Mr. Muhammad Nawaz

Muhammad Nawaz is a PhD candidate at the University of Science Malaysia. He holds an M.Phil. in English (Applied Linguistics) from Iqra University Karachi, Pakistan, and an MA in English from Karachi University. His areas of interest are ESL Vocabulary Learning & Teaching, TESOL, SLA, and ELT. He has taught at the university level since 2019 as an English instructor and was also involved in teaching at the O-Level and ESL teaching. He is a Social Media Manager at the Linguistic Association of Pakistan.

Ms. Syeda Quratulain Gilani

Ms. Syeda Quratulain Gilani has completed M.Phil. English linguistics from Fatima Jinnah Women University Rawalpindi in 2022. She has taken short courses such as 'TESOL ME: 6 Principles', a fully funded course by RELO US Embassy, and 'Learning English Proficiency with AI' from the English Department, FJWU to improve her teaching potential. She was an ELT in the English Access Microscholarship Program RELO US Embassy from 2021-2023. Currently, she is working as an IELTS/PTE trainer in a private institution starting in 2020. Also, she is a Visiting Faculty in English in multiple Universities including IIUI, FJWU, Bahria University, and Air University. She was a volunteer in ICLAP 2018 held in FJWU and later she presented her M.Phil. thesis work in ICLAP 2022. In the field of research, she was a research assistant in one of the projects that was a collaboration in FJWU and University of Manitoba, Canada back in 2020-21. Her research interests are in Corpus linguistics, Discourse Analysis, Human Language and Technology. She has published her works in international journals and is eager to go for more in near future.

Mr. Syed Karamullah Shah

Syed Karamullah Shah is From Shikarpur. He got his early education from Shikarpur and currently perusing BS English Language & Literature from Institute of Business Administration, Sukkur. Recently he is elected as a president of Art, Design & Media Society of university. He also worked as a Media Co-Ordinator before. He got Certification in English Language from IBA, Sukkur. He is an active participant of conferences and recently he participated in Green Youth Movement Club Conference.

Mr. Saifullah Sudais

Mr. Saifullah Sudais is from Rawalpindi. He is a Student of BS English Linguistics and Literature at Riphah International University, Islamabad Campus. His specialization area is Linguistics and also has expertise in IT Specifically in Graphics Designing. Currently he is serving LAP as a graphic designer. His purpose of joining LAP is to get engaged with the language experts, professionals and researchers to have interaction and learn more.

Ms. Yusaira Binte Asad

Ms. Yusaira Binte Asad, an Adjunct Faculty member at the Department of English Linguistics and Allied Studies at NED University, is a linguist and fiction writer. With five published short stories across two anthologies, she brings a wealth of storytelling experience to her role. Ms. Yusaira's passion for language and literature fuels her dedication to both teaching and crafting compelling narratives, as she endeavors to inspire her students and establish herself as a respected figure in academia and the literary sphere.

Dr. Sahib Khatoon

Dr. Sahib Khatoon is a researcher, HEC's, and AIT Thailand's certified trainer, supervisor, associate editor of a research Journal, coordinator and focal person of various programs in university, ISO auditor, and deputy provost of the girls' hostels. Dr. Sahiba is a leader in her assigned roles. She has a good number of international and national research articles and book chapters publications. Her research interests include Computer-assisted language learning, E- e-learning, and AI tools' technology integration into ELT. She is first PhD in Pakistan in Computer Assisted Language Learning Field who designed the weblog Asssisted Reading Module for Engineering Students.

Mr. Hasanat Ahmad

Mr. Hasanat Ahmad is currently PhD Research Scholar in Applied Linguistics at Minhaj University Lahore. He got Master of Science in Applied Linguistics from the National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences in Lahore, and a Bachelor of Science in English Language & Literature with a specialization in Linguistics from the University of Gujrat.

His areas of expertise lie in corpus linguistics, computational linguistics, and computer-assisted language learning, reflecting a keen interest in leveraging technology for language education.

Beyond his academic pursuits, Mr. Ahmad has proficiency in web development and programming, demonstrating mastery in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. His technical acumen extends to database management and backend systems, enabling him to design, develop, and implement various online systems for personal academic and administrative use.

Ms. Sadia Choudhri

Ms. Sadia Choudhri is a MPhil linguistics research scholar at Air University, Pakistan. She has also presented her research at the 7th International Conference of the Linguistic Association of Pakistan and the International Conference on Globalization, Inclusion and Diversity in English Studies. She currently serves as a lecturer in English at HITEC University, Taxila. Her research interests include systemic functional linguistics, corpus linguistics and critical discourse analysis.