Shahida Hasan

Shahida Hasan

Syeda Shahida Hasan is a distinguished poet and educator, currently serving as a Professor at the Government College for Women, Nazimabad, Karachi, where she also previously held the position of Principal. Born in Karachi, she holds dual nationalities of Pakistan and Canada. Shahida Hasan earned her M.A. with Honours in English Literature from the University of Karachi.

Her literary contributions include several acclaimed poetry collections such as ‘Aik Tara Hay Sarhanay Mairay’ and ‘Yahan Kuch Phool Rakhkhay Hain.’ She has received numerous awards, including the Raees Amrohvi Award and the Bazm-e-Sadaf International Award for Poetry. Internationally recognized, she has represented Pakistan in various literary forums across the USA, China, and Qatar.

Shahida Hasan’s poetry has been translated into multiple languages, and she continues to be an influential figure in both local and international literary circles.