Numl English Rawalpindi

05/08/2026

16/07/2026

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24/05/2026

The Department of English, in collaboration with Rescue 1122, organized an Emergency Response and Life-Saving Skills seminar on May 21, 2026. The training covered CPR, first aid, poisoning, electric shock, and fire safety. Students actively participated in the hands-on sessions, making the seminar a valuable experience in emergency preparedness and life-saving skills.

15/05/2026

The Soft Skills Society of the Department of English organized an insightful and engaging session titled *Voice & Presence: Soft Skills for Media and Podcasting.* The session was conducted by Mr. Nadeem Ahmed Rao, a distinguished Producer, Director, and Digital Media Trainer with over 23 years of professional experience in the media industry.

During the session, Mr. Rao shared valuable insights into the significance of effective communication, confident body language, voice modulation, articulation, and audience engagement in building a strong and impactful media presence. He emphasized that in today’s rapidly evolving digital world, soft skills are as essential as technical expertise for success in media, podcasting, and professional communication.

Through interactive discussions, real-life examples, and practical demonstrations, students were encouraged to explore the role of confidence, authenticity, and clarity in public speaking and digital content creation. The session also highlighted the growing influence of podcasts and digital platforms, motivating students to use their voices creatively and responsibly in the media landscape.

The participants actively engaged throughout the session, making it both lively and intellectually enriching. Students gained a deeper understanding of how strong interpersonal and communication skills can enhance personal branding, professional growth, and career opportunities in the digital media industry.

Overall, the session proved to be highly informative, inspiring, and beneficial. It encouraged students to polish their communication abilities, strengthen their self-confidence, and prepare themselves for academic, professional, and media-related challenges with greater competence and creativity.

06/05/2026

The Department of English organized a guest talk for MPhil students today by Dr. Maria Farooq Maan, Assistant Professor of English from Air University Islamabad, on *Texts, Power, Research Directions, and the Politics of Representation.*

Dr. Maria began by emphasizing how literary and cultural texts function as sites of political struggle, shaping knowledge, voices, and research agendas. She introduced key concepts related to the politics of representation, explaining how power relations influence whose perspectives are highlighted or marginalized.

She also discussed major theoretical frameworks and scholars, including Edward Said, Gayatri Spivak, and Stuart Hall, while exploring approaches such as postcolonial theory, feminist theory, and critical race theory.
insight. The session addressed ethical and epistemological concerns, focusing on positionality, voice, and the responsibilities of researchers in representing marginalized groups. Overall, the talk provided valuable insights.
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01/05/2026

The Department of English organized a guest talk for MPhil students, featuring Dr. Farrukh Nadeem, Assistant Professor at International Islamic University Islamabad. His talk, titled “Narrative World: Understanding Literature through Narratology,” offered a concise yet comprehensive exploration of narrative theory.

Dr. Nadeem began with classical concepts of diegesis and mimesis, drawing on the ideas of Plato and Aristotle to explain the “telling” and “showing” aspects of storytelling. He also emphasized the role of visual arts, such as paintings and sculptures, in shaping narrative understanding.

The discussion then transitioned to modern narratological approaches, highlighting the contributions of Roland Barthes, Vladimir Propp, and Tzvetan Todorov. Dr. Nadeem further presented his own analytical model for interpreting literary texts.

In conclusion, he addressed the political and aesthetic dimensions of literature, demonstrating how narratives function and influence meaning-making. The session was both engaging and intellectually enriching, providing students with a clear and structured understanding of narratology.