Contribution of Prof. Dawar Khan Daud to Pashto Folklore

Abstract

Prof. Dawar khan Daud is well known contemporary literary figure of Pashto literature. Being a scholar of Pashto, Urdu, English and Persian, he has added much to Pashto literature. Pashto Folklore, research, criticism, translation and literary journalism are the fields in which his expertise is worth mentioning. His role in this regard is vital and fundamental. He is not only known for being a prolific author but also for his highly important contributions to folklore. He has written several books on Pashto folklore. He is the most distinguished name in Pashto folklore and is very highly regarded.