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| '''Rashid Ahmad Khan''' ({{langx|ps|راشد احمد خان}}) (born February 22, 1985, in Jhanda village, Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan) is a |
'''Rashid Ahmad Khan''' ({{langx|ps|راشد احمد خان}}) (born February 22, 1985, in Jhanda village, Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan) is a Pashto singer, poet, musicologist, and rights activist.<ref>{{cite web|first1=Sadia|last1=Qasim Shah|title=A PhD scholar doing research on Pashto music is planning to set up the first-ever music school in the province to promote and preserve musical instruments.|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1355389|website=dawn.com|date=September 2, 2017 |accessdate=January 7, 2024}}</ref> He is 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.<ref>{{cite news|title=Artiste defends first ever PhD on folk music|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1020439-artiste-defends-first-ever-phd-on-folk-music|website=thenews.com.pk|accessdate=January 7, 2024}}</ref> | ||
| <ref>{{cite news|title=Hindi music has roots in Hindu |
<ref>{{cite news|title=Hindi music has roots in Hindu Kush's Pashtoon belt|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2396426/hindi-music-has-roots-in-hindu-kushs-pashtoon-belt|website=tribune.com.pk|accessdate=January 7, 2024}}</ref> | ||
| <ref>{{cite news|title=Hindi classical music has roots in Hindu |
<ref>{{cite news|title=Hindi classical music has roots in Hindu Kush's Pashtoon belt: Dr Rashid|url=https://www.app.com.pk/national/hindi-classical-music-has-roots-in-hindu-kushs-pashtoon-belt-dr-rashid/|website=app.com.pk|accessdate=January 7, 2024}}</ref> | ||
| <ref>{{cite news|last1=Ali|first1=Kamran|title=Breaking barriers: Musician Rashid Khan completes PhD on Pashto folk music|url=https://voicepk.net/2024/04/breaking-barriers-musician-rashid-khan-completes-phd-on-pashto-folk-music/|website=voicepk.net|accessdate=January 7, 2024}}</ref> | <ref>{{cite news|last1=Ali|first1=Kamran|title=Breaking barriers: Musician Rashid Khan completes PhD on Pashto folk music|url=https://voicepk.net/2024/04/breaking-barriers-musician-rashid-khan-completes-phd-on-pashto-folk-music/|website=voicepk.net|accessdate=January 7, 2024}}</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | == Early life and education== | ||
| ⚫ | Rashid Khan hails from the Khan family of ] village in Swabi District.<ref>{{cite web|first1=Sadia|last1=Qasim Shah|title=A PhD scholar doing research on Pashto music is planning to set up the first-ever music school in the province to promote and preserve musical instruments.|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1355389|website=dawn.com|date=September 2, 2017 |accessdate=January 7, 2024}}</ref> Notable figures from Khan's family include ] and ] who are politicians of Pakistan.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bushra Gohar|date=March 14, 2020 |doi=10.1080/03068374.2020.1748414 |url=https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03068374.2020.1748414|accessdate=January 7, 2024 |last1=Khan |first1=Ayesha |last2=Naqvi |first2=Sana }}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|title=Senator Sitara Ayaz |url=http://www.senate.gov.pk/en/profile.php?uid=867|accessdate=January 7, 2024}}</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | Khan gained his early education at his hometown Swabi. For higher education, he chose ], where he completed his MPhil in Pashto before embarking on his groundbreaking doctoral research.<ref>{{cite web|first1=Mehboob|last1=Alam|title=Biographay of Rashid Ahmad khan|url=https://swabiblog.wordpress.com/2016/03/10/singer-rashid-ahmed-khan|website=swabiblog.wordpress.com|date=March 10, 2016 |accessdate=January 7, 2024}}</ref> | ||
| == Family Background == | |||
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| 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. <ref>{{cite web|title=Graves of General Muhammad Sher Khan and General Bahadur Sher|website=] |url=https://www.facebook.com/groups/643570297038875/posts/1549646743097888|accessdate=January 7, 2024}}</ref> | |||
| Other notable figures from Dr. Rashid Khan's family include ] and ] 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.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bushra Gohar|doi=10.1080/03068374.2020.1748414 |url=https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03068374.2020.1748414|accessdate=January 7, 2024}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|title=Senator Sitara Ayaz |url=http://www.senate.gov.pk/en/profile.php?uid=867|accessdate=January 7, 2024}}</ref> | |||
| 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 |
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| 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. | |||
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| == Career == | == Career == | ||
| 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.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Khan |first1=Hidayat |title=Decline of Pashto folk music |url=https://thefridaytimes.com/26-Apr-2019/decline-of-pashto-folk-music |access-date=13 January 2025 |publisher=The Friday Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Speakers seek protection to local, Afghan artistes|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/964852-speakers-seek-protection-to-local-afghan-artistes|website=thenews.com.pk|accessdate=January 7, 2024}}</ref> He also works as Director of Angaze Music Production which runs under Bacha Khan Trust.<ref>{{cite news |title=BKT music school gets new director|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1028327-bkt-music-school-gets-new-director |website=thenews.com.pk |publisher=thenews.com.pk |access-date=11 January 2025}}</ref> Khan took over this responsibility after getting his PhD in Pashto Music. He announced that he would not accept any remuneration for this job from the trust. | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Rashid Ahmad Khan | |
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| راشد احمد خان | |
| Born | (1985-02-22)February 22, 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, 1985, in Jhanda village, Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan) is a Pashto singer, poet, musicologist, and rights activist. He is 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.
Early life and education
Rashid Khan hails from the Khan family of Jhanda village in Swabi District. Notable figures from Khan's family include Bushra Gohar and Sitara Ayaz who are politicians of Pakistan.
Khan 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.
Career
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. He also works as Director of Angaze Music Production which runs under Bacha Khan Trust. Khan took over this responsibility after getting his PhD in Pashto Music. He announced that he would not accept any remuneration for this job from the trust.
References
- Qasim Shah, Sadia (September 2, 2017). "A PhD scholar doing research on Pashto music is planning to set up the first-ever music school in the province to promote and preserve musical instruments". dawn.com. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- "Artiste defends first ever PhD on folk music". thenews.com.pk. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- "Hindi music has roots in Hindu Kush's Pashtoon belt". tribune.com.pk. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- "Hindi classical music has roots in Hindu Kush's Pashtoon belt: Dr Rashid". app.com.pk. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- Ali, Kamran. "Breaking barriers: Musician Rashid Khan completes PhD on Pashto folk music". voicepk.net. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- Qasim Shah, Sadia (September 2, 2017). "A PhD scholar doing research on Pashto music is planning to set up the first-ever music school in the province to promote and preserve musical instruments". dawn.com. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- Khan, Ayesha; Naqvi, Sana (March 14, 2020). "Bushra Gohar". doi:10.1080/03068374.2020.1748414. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- "Senator Sitara Ayaz". Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- Alam, Mehboob (March 10, 2016). "Biographay of Rashid Ahmad khan". swabiblog.wordpress.com. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- Khan, Hidayat. "Decline of Pashto folk music". The Friday Times. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
- "Speakers seek protection to local, Afghan artistes". thenews.com.pk. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- "BKT music school gets new director". thenews.com.pk. thenews.com.pk. Retrieved January 11, 2025.