Rashid Ahmad Khan
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Rashid Ahmad Khan | |
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راشد احمد خان | |
 Rashid Khan performing at AVT Khyber's program in Peshawar in 2017 | |
| Born | February 20, 1985 Swabi, Pakistan |
| Education | PhD in Pashto Music University of Peshawar, 2022 |
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| Years active | 2005–present |
| Employer | Hunari Tolana |
| Musical career | |
| Origin | Peshawar, Pakistan |
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Rashid Ahmad Khan (Pashto: راشد احمد خان) (born February 22, 1982, in Jhanda village, Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan) is a renowned Pashto singer, poet, musicologist, and rights activist. He is celebrated for being the first individual to earn a PhD in Pashto folk music, a milestone he achieved in December 2022 from the University of Peshawar's Pashto Department.[1]
Family Background
[edit]Dr. Rashid Khan hails from the esteemed Khan family of Jhanda village in Swabi District. Jhanda's history dates back to the early 1800s, when Maiz Ullah Khan, a Pashtun leader from the Yusufzai tribe, entrusted the area to his sons, Khan Bahadur Abdul Qadar Khan and Fateh Khan. Since then, the village has remained predominantly under the stewardship of the same Khan family, spanning seven generations.
The Khan Family of Jhanda has a rich legacy in the region, with notable figures contributing to both local and national prominence. For instance, General Muhammad Sher Khan and General Bahadur Sher Khan, whose graves are located in their family's ancestral graveyard in Jhanda, are among the distinguished members of this lineage. [2]
Other notable figures from Dr. Rashid Khan's family include Bushra Gohar and Sitara Ayaz who are renowned politicians of Pakistan. Bushra Gohar has served as a Member of the National Assembly from 2008 to 2013, representing the Awami National Party (ANP). While Sitara Ayaz, has held several significant positions such as a member of the Senate of Pakistan from March 2015 to March 2021 and prior to that, as Provincial Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for Social Welfare and Women Empowerment from 2008 to 2013.[3] [4]
This historical and cultural heritage has profoundly influenced Dr. Khan's dedication to preserving and promoting Pashto music and culture. His family's longstanding commitment to the Pashtun traditions and their active role in the region's history have been instrumental in shaping his artistic and academic pursuits.
Early Life and Education
[edit]Dr. Rashid Khan developed an early passion for music and sports. His love for music and cricket only grew over time and actively pursues both passions. Dr. Rashid gained his early education at his hometown Swabi. For higher education, he chose University of Peshawar, where he completed his MPhil in Pashto before embarking on his groundbreaking doctoral research.[5]
Career
[edit]Dr. Rashid Khan is the president of Hunari Tolana Welfare Society, an NGO dedicated to the welfare of artists. Under his leadership, the organization has been instrumental in advocating for the rights and protection of both local and Afghan artists, especially in challenging times. [6]
References
[edit]- ^ Ali, Kamran. "Breaking barriers: Musician Rashid Khan completes PhD on Pashto folk music". voicepk.net. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ "Graves of General Muhammad Sher Khan and General Bahadur Sher". Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ "Bushra Gohar". Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ "Senator Sitara Ayaz". Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ Alam, Mehboob. "Biographay of Rashid Ahmad khan". swabiblog.wordpress.com. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ "Speakers seek protection to local, Afghan artistes". thenews.com.pk. Retrieved January 7, 2024.