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Renowned educationist Dr Arfa Sayeda Zehra passes away

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Dr. Arfa Sayeda Zehra - one of Pakistan’s most influential educationists and social reformers - passed away today.

Known for her contributions to education, women’s rights, and public discourse. Dr Arfa Sayeda Zehra earned her Ph.D. in History from the University of Hawaiʻi after studying at Lahore College for Women University and Government College University, Lahore.

She served as Principal of Lahore College for Women and Government College for Women, Gulberg, and later became a Professor Emeritus at Forman Christian College.

Specializing in Urdu literature and intellectual history, Dr Zehra was a tireless advocate for education reforms, cultural heritage, and ethical public values. She also held a UNESCO Chair in Cultural Heritage, emphasizing the preservation of Pakistan’s intellectual and literary traditions.

 
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