Samina Yasmeen

Samina Yasmeen AM is a specialist in political and strategic development in South Asia and the role of Islam in world politics. She has published articles on the position of Pakistani and Middle Eastern women, the role of Muslims in Australia, and India–Pakistan relations.

Her current research focuses on the role of Islamic groups in Pakistan's foreign policy. On Australian and international media, she is a regular commentator on issues relating to Islam, Pakistan, and Muslim immigrants in Pakistan.

Literary Connection

Samin Yasmeen in Conversation with the Poet Zal Saadi

Samina Yasmeen also has a little known literary connection as she hails from a literary family in Pakistan. In that connection, she does also appear on Pakistani Literary scene. Her mother Begum Sarfraz Iqbal[1] was a prominent littérateur of Pakistan, and a road in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan is named after her in recognition of her contribution to literature.[2]

Roles

She was appointed to the Council for Multicultural Australia in August 2011.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Yasmeen, Samina. "A Mothers' Day blog from Samina Yasmeen". abc.net.au. ABC. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
  2. ↑ Google, Maps. "Begum Sarfraz Iqbal Road". Google.com. Google, Inc. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
  3. ↑ "Speech to the Australian Multicultural Council Launch, Canberra". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (Australia). 22 August 2011. Retrieved 8 October 2016.

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