Arshad Waheed is a renowned novelist and translator. In 1995, he introduced his literary career with the publication of his first novel, ‘Gumaan.’ Furthermore, he has skillfully translated Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s masterpiece, ‘Love in the Time of Cholera,’ into Urdu, under the title ‘Waba Ke Dinon Mein Mohabbat.’ Arshad Waheed’s linguistic talents extend to the works of Czech-French novelist Milan Kundera, with translations such as ‘Immortality’ transformed into Urdu as ‘Baqa-e-Dawam,’ and his collection of essays ‘The Art of the Novel’ rendered as ‘Novel ka Fun.’ Arshad Waheed’s latest literary endeavour is ‘Other Days.’ The novel has been widely reviewed and praised as a touching description of Pakistani society and its immigrants in the backdrop of profound social, cultural and political upheavals in the last few decades. Other Days has been awarded Patras Bukhari Award for the best English novel of the year 2021 by Academy of Letters, Pakistan.

His contributions extend beyond the realm of literature, as he serves as the director of the Institute of Social Policy in Islamabad. In this role, he actively engages in social policy, human rights, and development issues, collaborating with various multi- and bilateral development organizations, both on a national and international scale. His impact is felt in numerous national and regional research projects focusing on topics ranging from poverty and vulnerability to indigenous peoples and human rights. In addition to his prolific literary and academic achievements, Arshad Waheed is a respected voice in the domain of social and literary discourse. He shares his insights and perspectives through articles published in a variety of newspapers and journals.