Prof. Waris Mir (1938–1987): journalist, professor at Punjab University, fearless columnist for Daily Jang, champion of free thought and education, and father of renowned journalist Hamid Mir.
His decades of teaching experience and life lessons live on here, a resource for teachers seeking guidance and parents who want to understand the philosophy behind our school.
Prof. Waris Mir taught at Punjab University for over 20 years and wrote fearless columns in Daily Jang. His teaching philosophy, life lessons, and deep understanding of education shaped generations. Ask about our school, his wisdom, or how to bring his approach into your classroom or home.
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Waris Mir was born in 1938 in Punjab. He would go on to become one of Pakistan's most respected intellectuals.
Earned his Master's from Punjab University and M.Phil from City University London. Joined Punjab University as a professor of Mass Communication.
Became a celebrated columnist for Daily Jang. His clear, logical Urdu prose made complex political ideas accessible to ordinary readers.
During Zia-ul-Haq's martial law, when journalists were arrested and silenced, Waris Mir kept writing. He used allegory and historical references to express dissent under censorship.
Prof. Mir passed away on July 9, 1987, at just 48. Awarded Hilal-e-Imtiaz posthumously. Streets, halls, and journalism awards across Lahore bear his name.
Paraphrased from the body of work Prof. Waris Mir produced as a columnist for Daily Jang and as Professor of Mass Communication at Punjab University. These are the principles his life and writing returned to most often, and the ones that guide our school today.
These statements paraphrase the consistent themes of Prof. Waris Mir's columns and lectures, and are presented as our school's articulation of the principles his work returned to most often. For his full biography, see our profile of Prof. Waris Mir.