Ali Hasan Cemendtaur
is an NED engineering graduate who has turned to
writing and social activism. Writing in both Urdu
and English, Cemendtaur has written fiction, travelogues
and social commentary. Urdu works include "Rasta
jo manzil hai" (The Journey that is the Destination),
"Khayaalbari" (A Shower of Thought), as
well as the travelogues "Khushk-o-thar Mulk-wa-Loag"
(Barren and Fertile; People and Places); "Aag
Hawa Mattee Paanee" (Fire, Air, Earth, Water);
and Rio 47 Din Late (Rio, 47 Days Late). His English
travelogue is titled "Thoughts and Travels".
He has also written for the Daily Jang, the Daily
Dawn, Wildlife & Environment, "Jareeda"
(the World Conservation Union's quarterly in Pakistan),
the Pakistan & Gulf Economist and South Asia
Politics, New Delhi. His writings can also be found
online at Chowk, the Yellow Times, Newszoom, AsianOutlook,
Dialognow, and ContactPakistan. He also regularly
wrote for the Pakistan Link. Cemendtaur has also
stepped into the realm of multimedia, with four
audio so far; "Mulaqaat", "Atom Bomb",
"Bangalee kee Dokan", and "Khushbuon
kay Rastay". His audio segment "Aik Khayal"
airs from ABN-Chicago Radio every Sunday. The short
films he has made and the pictures he takes can
be viewed online. |
