Adam Nayyar

Dr. Adam Nayyar (1948, in Bahawalpur – July 29, 2008 in Islamabad) was a Pakistani anthropologist, author and ethnomusicologist. He served the Lok Virsa for twenty years as a Director Research. He was the acting Executive Director of Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) when he died.[1]

Dr. Adam Nayyar
Born
Adam Nayyar

1948 (1948)
Bahawalpur
Died2008 (2008-07-30)
Islamabad
NationalityPakistani
OccupationAnthropologist, Author and Ethnomusicologist
EmployerLok Virsa (Director Research)
PNCA (Executive Director)

Early life

Nayyar was born in 1948 in Bahawalpur. He studied Cultural anthropology at the University of Heidelberg, Germany.[2]

Career

He was also the faculty of the Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad.[2]

Death

Nayyar died on July 29, 2008 in Islamabad due to suffering from cancer of lymph nodes.[2]

References
  1. "Dr Adam Nayyar has passed away in Islamabad after a short period of illness". pamirtimes.net. July 29, 2008. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
  2. "Dr Adam Nayyar passes away". dawn.com. July 30, 2008. Retrieved April 18, 2013.


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