tOOns MaG

Nigar Nazar, the first woman cartoonist of Pakisan and perhaps the entire Muslim world, has for over 30 years rendered pictorial humor with a down to earth pragmatism. These highly expressive cartoons have provided cheer to gloomy days and attempt to beat the hypocrisy of society. Gogi cartoons have appeared in newspapers, magazines and television around the world. Recently her cartoons have been put on the exterior of seven buses in Pakistan. The children all want to ride the colourful “Gogi-bus.”

For her charitable work, Nigar has recieved many commendations and honors from organizations such as: Unicef, UNDP, Media Watch Newsleter, Bishtek International School, Kinnard College for Women, International Charity Group Maputo, The Word Festival of Australia, Pan Pacific, and South East Asia Women’s Association.

Currently, Nigar is working on a new book; According to her a very useful book for graduates who need to find a job. This is being prepared for the students of the University of Oregon, where Nigar has arrived as a Fulbright Scholar. She is afficliated with the art department at the University of Oregon.

© 2009, tOOns MaG. All rights reserved.