Introduction

One of the most prolific and acclaimed encyclopaedist, editor and translator in Urdu, English, Punjabi and Hindi languages. Edited voluminous “Global Urdu Encyclopedia” and “Encyclopedia of World Literature.”Also edited and designed historical Urdu dictionaries: Farhang-e-Asifiyah and Noor-ul-Lughat. 

Having translated more than 190 books from English/Gurmukhi (Punjabi) and Hindi Languages into Urdu, covering a wide range of subjects like Philosophy, Psychology, Anthropology, History, Religions, Physics, Metaphysical studies & cults, and social customs and classics, computer related books, etc. 

Yasir Jawad is currently translating and self-publishing the biggest translation project in the history of Urdu language: The gigantic 11 Volume series of Will Durant and Ariel Durant, “The Story of Civilisation.” 

Work for various NGOs/INGOs (ILO, WHO, WHF, ECI, CWS, PPAF, Plan, etc.) includes translation and designing of Training of Training Manuals, Handbooks, Guides, Standard Operating Procedures, Brochures & Pamphlets, and other documents; having an unparalleled experience in this field and widely appreciated and sought after. 

Translation works published by all prominent private publishing houses of Pakistan as well as government institutions/academies including Pakistan Academy of Letters, Idara-e-Farogh-e-Qaumi Zuban, Urdu Science Board, National Book Foundation.