Abul Lais Siddiqui
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| Born | 15 June 1916[2] |
| Died | 7 September 1994(1994-09-07) (aged 78)[1]
Karachi, Pakistan
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| Alma mater | Aligarh Muslim University |
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| Fields | Urdu literature and linguistics[1] |
| Institutions | University of Karachi |
| Doctoral advisor | Rasheed Ahmed Siddiqui |
| Doctoral students | Aslam Farrukhi, Abul Khair Kashfi, Farman Fatehpuri, Moinuddin Aqeel |
Abul Lais Siddiqui (Urdu: ابو اللیث صدیقی) (15 June 1916 – 7 September 1994) was a Pakistani author, researcher, critic, linguist and scholarofUrdu literature and linguistics.[2][1]
He remained associated with the University of Karachiasprofessor and chairman, Department of Urdu.[1] After retirement, he devoted his time to writing, guiding research, public speaking and media appearances. Siddiqui headed as Chief Editor the Urdu Lughat Board (The Board for Urdu Dictionary) from 1962 to 1984. During his period, Urdu Dictionary Board published its first six of 22 volumes.[1][3]
He earned his M.A. and Ph.D degrees in Urdu from the Aligarh Muslim University.[1] After migrating to Pakistan from India, he later went to London School of Oriental Studies and Columbia University for higher education in linguistics.[1] Siddiqui returned to Pakistan and first taught at University of the Punjab, Lahore and later at University of Karachi where he served as chairman of Urdu department for nearly 20 years and was promoted to the status of professor emeritus. He also supervised over 50 PhD dissertations at University of Karachi.[1]
He had a vast collection of critical and literary writing to his credit, including over 20 books:[1]
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