{{short description|Pakistani writer (1935–2018)}} {{Infobox person | name = Parveen Atif | image = | alt = | caption = | native_name = پروین عاطف | native_name_lang = ur | birth_name = Parveen Ghulam | birth_date = {{Birth date|1935|04|18|df=y}} | birth_place = Gujranwala, British Raj, British India | death_date = {{death date and age|2018|11|24|1935|04|18|df=y}} | death_place = Lahore, Pakistan | resting_place = Lahore | other_names = ''Begum Parveen Atif'' | education = Madrasa Al-Banat | alma_mater = University of the Punjab | occupation = {{Hlist | Writer | Columnist | Novelist}} | spouse = Manzoor Hussain Atif (husband) | parents = Ghulam Hussain (father) | children = 4 | years_active = 1950 – 2018 | relatives = Musarrat Nazir (cousin) <br> Ahmad Bashir (brother) <br> Neelam Bashir (niece) <br> Sumbul Shahid (niece) <br> Bushra Ansari (niece) <br> Asma Abbas (niece) <br> Zara Noor Abbas (grand-niece) | honours = }}
'''Parveen Atif''' ({{langx|ur|پروین عاطف}}; April 18, 1935 – November 24, 2018) was a prominent Pakistani Urdu fiction writer, short story writer, columnist, and a pioneer of women's field hockey in Pakistan.<ref name=RehkaFoundation/><ref name=TheNewsInternational/><ref>{{cite book|title=Pakistan: An Official Handbook|publisher=Department of Films & Publications, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of Pakistan.|page=240}}</ref>
== Early life and education == Parveen Atif was born in 1935 in Aymanabad, a town near Gujranwala, British India (now Pakistan).<ref name=RehkaFoundation/> She came from an educated and literary family.<ref name=RehkaFoundation/> Her father, Ghulam Hussain, held a master's degree in history and Persian, worked as a teacher, and was a poet.<ref name=RehkaFoundation/> Her mother had a keen interest in fine arts and literature.<ref name=RehkaFoundation/>
Her brother, Ahmad Bashir, became a renowned journalist and writer.<ref>{{cite book|title=Reflections of Japan in Pakistani Eyes: An Anthology of Impressionistic Travel Writing about Japan by Pakistani Authors|publisher=Na'ay Ufaq Publications|page=195}}</ref> Parveen Atif was the maternal aunt of the famous actress and writer Bushra Ansari and the Urdu short story writer Neelam Bashir.<ref name=RehkaFoundation/>
Parveen Atif moved to Lahore with her brother Ahmad Bashir, and resumed her education at Madrasa Al-Banat.<ref name=RehkaFoundation/> She pursued her higher education at the University of the Punjab, where she completed a Master of Arts (MA) in Sociology.<ref name=RehkaFoundation/> During her time at university, she met Olympian and prominent hockey player Brigadier Manzoor Hussain Atif, whom she later married.<ref name=TheNewsInternational/> They had two sons, Dr. Gul Atif and Shan Atif, and two daughters, Zil Atif and Shikoh Atif.<ref name=DawnNews>{{cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/440915/remembering-brig-atif|title=Remembering Brig Atif|website=Dawn News|date=January 24, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=Enter Stage Left: A Memoir|publisher=Salima Hashmi with Maryam Hasan|page=72}}</ref>
== Career == Parveen Atif led a dual career, making significant contributions to both literature and sports administration.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1132721|title=Uxi Mufti's book launched|website=Dawn|date=September 18, 2014}}</ref><ref name=TheNewsInternational/>
Parveen Atif was the story writer for the 2022 Pakistani film ''Khel''. The screenplay was written by Sameel and it was directed by her son Zill-e-Atif, focuses on a social issue involving child trafficking and features young protagonists.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pakistanicinema.net/2022/03/13/khel-pakistans-first-film-for-teenagers|title=Khel: Pakistan's First Film For Teenagers Revolves Around Child Trafficking|website=Pakistani Cinema|date=March 12, 2022}}</ref>
=== Literary === Parveen Atif was primarily a fiction and short story writer, known for an individualistic style that blended traditional and modern narrative techniques.<ref name=RehkaFoundation/> She saw events and characters from her own distinct perspective, adding great color and appeal to her writing.<ref>{{cite book|title=Link - Volume 24, Part 3|publisher=United India Periodicals|page=39}}</ref><ref name=RehkaFoundation/> She also wrote a long-running column titled ''"Main Sach Kehongi"'' for a national newspaper.<ref name=RehkaFoundation/>
Her extensive travels as a sports administrator influenced her writing, leading her to write several travelogues in addition to fiction.<ref name=RehkaFoundation>{{cite web|url=https://www.rekhta.org/authors/parveen-atif/profile?lang=ur|title=پروین عاطف کا تعارف|website=Rehka Foundation|date=December 12, 2025}}</ref>
=== Sports Administration === Parveen Atif is counted among the pioneers of women's field hockey in Pakistan.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2005/20050226/sports.htm|title=The Tribune|website=Triubne India|date=February 25, 2005}}</ref><ref name=TheNewsInternational/> She served as the first president of the Pakistan Hockey Federation's (PHF) Women's Wing for sixteen years, playing a crucial role in promoting the sport for women.<ref name=TheNewsInternational/>
During her tenure, she organized numerous domestic hockey events and facilitated the first international tours for the women's national team, hosting teams from Ireland, Malaysia, and China in Pakistan.<ref name=TheNewsInternational/> She also served as a member of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) and as the vice president of Asian Women's Hockey.<ref name=TheNewsInternational/><ref name=JangNews>{{cite web|url=https://jang.com.pk/news/911437-|title=پاکستان ویمن ہاکی کا بڑا نام 'پروین عاطف'|website=Jang News|date=April 13, 2021}}</ref>
Her husband, Brigadier Manzoor Hussain Atif, was a highly decorated Olympian and administrator who managed Pakistan's gold medal-winning teams at the 1968 and 1984 Olympics.<ref name=TheNewsInternational/>
== Personal life == Parveen Atif married Brigadier Manzoor Hussain Atif.<ref name=DawnNews/> The marriage was reportedly facilitated with the approval of her brother, Ahmad Bashir.<ref name=DawnNews/> Together, they had two sons, Dr. Gul Atif and Shan Atif, and two daughters, Zil Atif and Shikoh Atif.<ref name=DawnNews/>
== Death == Parveen Atif died in November 24, 2018.<ref name=TheNewsInternational>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/397451-mrs-parveen-atif-is-dead|title=Mrs Parveen Atif is dead|website=The News International|date=November 24, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nawaiwaqt.com.pk/24-Nov-2018/945886|title=منظور حسین عاطف کی اہلیہ افسانہ نگار پروین عاطف کا انتقال|website=Nawa-i-waqt|date=November 24, 2018}}</ref>
== Bibliography == Parveen has authored nearly 8 books, including short story collections, a novel, essays, and travelogues.<ref>{{cite book|title=Pakistan Year Book|publisher=East & West Publishing Company|page=236}}</ref> * ''Main Meeli Piya Ujlay'' (Fiction) * ''Subh-e-Kaazib'' (Fiction) * ''Kiran Titli Aur Bigoolay'' * ''Tapar Wasni'' * ''Bol Meri Machli'' (Fiction) * ''Ajab Ghari Ajab Afsana'' (Fiction) * ''Ek Thi Shadi'' (Fiction) * ''Sheesha Ghar'' (Afsanay - short stories) * ''Shab Raftah''
== Legacy == Her services to Pakistani literature and her pioneering role in establishing women's hockey are widely acknowledged.<ref name=TheNewsInternational/> PHF Secretary Asif Bajwa stated that her services to the sport would always be remembered.<ref name=JangNews/>
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== External links == * [https://www.flickr.com/photos/rashid_ashraf/45199374684/ Parveen Atif] * {{IMDb name|11317407}}
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