Shahzad Nazir Khan

Executive, Progressive Pakistani Canadians; Advisory Committee Member, Dhahan Prize

Shahzad Nazir Khan's profile photo - Executive, Progressive Pakistani Canadians; Advisory Committee Member, Dhahan Prize from South Asian Canadian Muslim community in BC

About Shahzad Nazir Khan

Shahzad Nazir Khan, born in Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan, immigrated to Canada in 2006 and is a prominent peace and social justice activist within the South Asian community.

He serves as an Advisory Committee Member for The Dhahan Prize For Punjabi Literature and is an Executive with Progressive Pakistani Canadians. Through this group, he leads initiatives to raise awareness about peace and issues affecting the South Asian diaspora, advocating for a peaceful, tolerant, and non-violent society. He champions 'unity in diversity' and promotes peace to those in their native countries.

Academically, he holds master's degrees in Business Administration and Agriculture (Agronomy) from the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan. With over fifteen years of experience in agricultural sales and marketing, his primary interests lie in poetry, literature, and music.

He also hosts 'Mera Paigham Pakistan,' an Urdu talk show on Connect FM 91.5 FM, covering socio-economic and political updates and featuring interviews with community leaders.

References & Credits

Academic Background

Master's degrees in Business Administration and Agriculture (Agronomy) from University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.

Key Roles

Advisory Committee Member for The Dhahan Prize For Punjabi Literature, Executive with Progressive Pakistani Canadians, Host of 'Mera Paigham Pakistan' on Connect FM.