I will do all the things I am good at with a professional zeal. I will also be bound to satisfy my client.
I am a Creative Writer and a translator (English-Urdu-English) based in Islamabad, Pakistan. Being blessed with a juice of sheer Creativity, I am a renowned fiction writer with two novels and two anthologies of my short stories already on my credit, an acknowledged poet, a translator with so many publications on my credit, and last but not least, by profession I am associated with advertising as a creative writer for the last 20 years. Though my native languages are Urdu and Punjabi, being bilingual, I am equally good at English.
Being a creative soul, my hobbies are reading, writing and wandering at countryside. I am a nature lover, and love all the manifestations of nature including wildlife. I am in love with Common Leopard, a magnificent creature. One of my novel is based on the theme of 'human-leopard conflict' in the mountainous region of Pakistan. I am going to translate my fictional work in English so that I can embrace with global audience, and one day, millions of people will be familiar with me and my work.
As a Translator:
As an English-Urdu translator, I have worked with many reputed clients like:
• UNDP
• UNFP
• WWF
• USAID
• UN Habitat
• US Embassy in Pakistan
• Fredrick Naumann-Stiftung Foundation (FNF), Islamabad
• Prime Institute, Islamabad
• Aurat Foundation, Islamabad
• Penny Appeal, Pakistan
• Publishing Houses, etc.
I started my English-Urdu/Urdu-English translation career back in 1995, when I joined Daily Pakistan, Islamabad, a popular daily in those days. Then I moved in 1997 in Daily Ausaf, Islamabd. In both newspapers, I translated news items and articles from English to Urdu. In 2000, I wrapped up my journalistic career to join the field of advertising in Islamabad. Here, translation work continued to be an essential part of
Being an seasoned advertising man, I am a thorough professional, and in this respect, here in Islamabad, I am rated very high.
I am married with two daughters and a son, all three are studying in high school.
Work Terms
My working hours per week are 30. Though, I am in the habit to work hard and remain available 24/7 for my clients.
My online availability is subjected to the volume of work at hand. though normally I wouldn't be available on weekends.
.And last but not least, the mode of communication with clients will normally be by mailing as well as through Skype, if needed.