Introduction
ٖFull Name: Dr. Zahoor Ahmad Awan ڈاکٹر ظہور احمد اعوان
Dr. Zahoor Ahmad Awan was a prominent personality of Peshawar. He was mainly known for his series of columns published with title “Dil Pishori دل پشوری” in a very famous newspaper of Peshawar. He was a Hindko speaker and loved to work for the development and propagation of Hindko. He has done his Ph. D. in Iqbaaliat and Afghans. He was founder chairman of Gandhara Hindko Board.
Parents
- Mother’s Name: Chan Munawar
- Father’s Name: Ali Gohar Khan
Siblings
- Manzoor Ahmad Khan (Younger Brother)
- Shamim Akhtar (Sister)
Birthplace
Peshawar پشاور
Date of Birth
1942
Died On
2nd Apr, 2011
Alma Mater
- Govt. No. 2 School Peshawar (from 1st to Matric)
- FA & BA (Private from University of Peshawar)
- MA Urdu (University of Peshawar)
- MA English (University of Peshawar)
- MA Political Science (University of Peshawar)
- MS International Relations (Clark Atlanta University, USA – 1990-1991)
- Internship in U.N.O
- PhD (Iqbaliyaat & Afghans) from University of Peshawar
Spouse
Farhat Jabeen
Children
- Afshan Jabeen (Eldest Daughter)
- Shahzad Mansoor (Elder Son)
- Adnan Zahoor
- Kehkashan Zahoor
- Rabail Zahoor
Profession
- Professor (Urdu)
- Writer (Urdu Literature)
- Columnist in Newspapers
Popularity
- Writer (Literary)
- Newspaper Articles (Dil Pishori دل پشوری)
Achievements & Awards
There are many awards, it’s hard to list down all. However few major awards are:
- Tamgha-e-Imtiyaz (Presidential Award)
- Pride of Performance (Presidential Award)
- Allah Bakhsh Award
- Kitaab-e-Saal (1999 – Tareekh-e-Reportaz Nighari)
- Ghandhara Ahmad Ali Sahi Award
- 23 Years Services Recognition Award by Idara-e-Elm-o-Fun (2000)
- Farogh e Hindko Award
- Best Services Award (Rotary Club- 1999-2000)
- Khyber Award (Abasin Art Council – 2003)
- Best Services Award (by Khair-un-Naas)
- Best Services Award (University of Peshawar, Urdu Department)
- Best Services Award (District Govt. KPK – 2002)
- Niaz Fateh Puri Award (1995)
Notable Work
- Newspaper Articles
- More than 50 Books on different walks of life, including Travelogues, Khakay, Research etc.
Institutions Affiliated With
- Colleges of KPK
- University Of Peshawar
- Gandhara Hindko Board (Founder Chairman)
- Abasin Arts Council
- Hamdard Foundation
- Pakistan Academy of Letters
- Halka-e-Arbab-e-Zoaq Peshawar
- The Atlanta Council for International Cooperation
- Washington International Centre
Mother’s Tongue
Hindko
Hobbies
- Reading
- Writing
- TV
- Traveling
- Swimming
Religion
Islam
* Source for this information is Mr. Adnan Zahoor Awan (Dr. Zahoor Ahmad Awan’s son)
Hello my name is Geoffrey Ryan and I traveled to Peshawar in 1975. I drove some vans for a Dr Awan who was a man of small stature. I did 2 journeys with him and wondered if this was the same man. Although he is now deceased I did help transport him and his family back to Peshawar and I would love to know how his children survive the move. They were a lovely family. Regards Geoff Ryan
HI FIRST OF ALL I AM SORRY JUST GOT TO FROM ONE OF OUR GREATEST MOLWI ALL OF HIS INFORMATION BUT HE WAS TELLING ONE OF HIS INTERESTED STORY ANYWAY I’M SPEECHLESS ABOUT HIS KNOWLEDGE BUT I DON’T KNOW EXACTLY HE IS THE ONE WRITER FOR,, DIL PESHAWARI,, I WAS A REGULAR READER OF,, DIL PESHAWARI,,, JUST I GOT TO KNOW THAT HE IS PASSED AWAY I WILL PRAY FOR HIM ALLAH GRANT HIM JANNATULFIRDOS AND,, REST IN PEACE,, AAMEEN YA RABBAL ALAMEEN