About Dr. Sulaiman Shaikh

A distinguished voice in Sindhi literature and cultural preservation

Dr. Sulaiman Shaikh

Literary Scholar & Cultural Preservationist

Dr. M. Suleman Shaikh was born 4th June 1942 (School register 9th February 1942) in a weaver family of Hala.

Early education M.G Government High School at Hala, Graduation in Medicine from Liaquat Medical College Jamshoro, Post Graduate Education at K.E. Medical College Lahore, DA (Punjab) and JPMC in the field of Anesthesiology , M.S Karachi University. Served as anesthetist at District Hospital Sanghar, Chief Anesthetist at LMC Hospital Jamshoro/Hyderabad, Assistant Prof. Anesthesia at JPMC Karachi. Established Pain Clinic in Karachi in 1976 introduced Acupunture as Technique of pain relief after acquring Diploma from Beijing. The Message of Shah Lateef was the inspiration since child hood. The visit to shrines during Friday night recital were trend setter in life. The literary activities and link with common men paved the future course of life. Anjman Farooghe Adab Hala, Lateef Majlis Govt. College Hyderabad and Hala Graduates Association were the early life endeavors. The experience cumulated into the formation of Sindh Graduate Association in 1971 which was registered in 1972. 1993 entered in the national aerena of social development to head SPO (Strengthening Participatory Organization) for 5 years (1993-98). Since January 2000 serving as Secretary Board of Trustees SZABIST. Poverty Alleviation has been focus of community activities. Participated in the process of establishment of PPAF and had the honour to be member of founding Board of Directors. Participated in the dialogues for promoting indigenous philanthropy in Pakistan since 1998 and was elected member Board of Directors of PCP (Pakistan Center for Philanthropy) in 2000. Participated in the formation of SRSO (Sindh Rural Support Organization) in 2003 and served as First Chief Executive Officer (Honorary) till 2005.

Literary Achievements

Recognition and milestones in Dr. Sulaiman Shaikh's distinguished career

25+ Published Books
3 Literary Awards
20+ Years of Writing
1000+ Readers Reached

Literary Journey

Key milestones in Dr. Sulaiman Shaikh's literary career

1964

Literary Debut (اکڙيون اڃايون)

Short stories collection published by Anjuman Farogh-e-Adab Hala.

1974

(انسان جا پراسرار دشمن)

Mysterious Enemies of Mankind, book on Bacteriology and Public Health, published by Sindh Science Society, Sindh University, 1974.

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سون ورني ڌرتي

Travelogue of Libya published by Sindhi Academy Hyderabad.

1976

گلن جهڙا ٻارڙا ڦلن جيئن نپجن (ٻارن جي پالنا تي ڪتاب)

A book on Mother and Child Health published by Sindh Science Society, Sindh University.

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علم بيهوشي تي لکيل ڪتاب

Anesthesia for Medical Students

1980

پيڪنگ پچارون

Travelogue of China published by Mehran Publishers Karachi 1980

1998

ويهه مَ وساريج

Book on NGO Movement in South Asia, published by Sindhica Publications.

2012

وکريل خواب اڌوري ڪهاڻي (انٽرويو تي ٻڌل مختصر آتم ڪٿا)

Scattered Dreams, an Incomplete Story (An Interview-Based Short Autobiography)

2014

منهنجي دنيا

Muhinjee Duniya (Columns in Sindhi) published by SGA (Sindh Graduates Association)

2018

جي هينئڙي منجهه هُرن (خاڪا ۽ تاثر)

In the Heart of the Book: Glimpses (Sketches and Impressions)”

2023

ڊاڪٽر سليمان شيخ شخصيت، ڪردار ۽ خدمتون

Dr. Suleman Shaikh, Personality, Role and Services

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ڪتيم ڪين ڪي ڇا ٻڌايان (زندگيءَ جو وچور)

Autobiography, June 2023

Featured Articles

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The Evolution of Sindhi Literature in Modern Times

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Preserving Sindhi Cultural Identity Through Literature

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The Rhythmic Beauty of Sindhi Poetry

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