Biography
Dr. Nuzhat was born at Gujranwala, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, in 1963. She did her Ph.D in Philosophy from University of the Punjab, Lahore. She is a remarkable poetess of Punjabi & Urdu, Columnist, and Writer. She started her career as a Lecturer in Philosophy and afterwards, as a journalist. She has been a Sub. Editor in different national dailies. She is the founder Director PILAC (Punjab Institute of Language, Art & Culture) in The Ministry of Information, Culture & Youth Affairs, Govt. of the Punjab. She is presently holding the portfolio of Federal Deputy Secretary (Information & Broadcasting) Govt. of Pakistan.
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