Javed Jabbar

Javed Jabbar

Javed Jabbar  is a writer, filmmaker, policy analyst, former senator, and federal minister, with an interest in voluntary services, communications, environmental issues, politics, and public affairs. He has 17 books, including anthologies, and one screenplay to his credit. The third edition of his book, “Pakistan—Unique Origins; Unique Destiny?” was published in 2017, along with its Urdu and Sindhi language translations. His anthology of selected writings, “Pathways” won the UBL Literary Award for the Best Non-Fiction English book at the 9th KLF (2018). Three versions of his book “What is Pakistaniat?” are  prescribed in the curriculum of several education and training institutions. His latest book is titled,  “But, Prime Minister… Interactions 1986-2000 with Benazir Bhutto, the World’s First Muslim Woman Prime Minister (2021)”. He is the chairperson of several leading public service organizations. Details at  www.javedjabbar.net