Aftab Hasan (Urdu: آفتاب حسن) commonly known as Major Aftab (ميجر آفتاب), was an educationist, and linguist, who was instrumental in introducing science education in the Pakistani public school system.

Hasan helped compile a new dictionary of Urdu language, adding technical terms. Hasan also translated an American science textbook, Understanding Science, by William H. Crouse, into Urdu, with a grant from United States Department of State.

See also National Language Authority

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