Masood Hasan is a Lahore-based columnist who has written for English dailies over a long period. He has been a regular contributor to The Khaleej Times, Midday and other newspapers and periodicals and the author of the book “The Doggone Years.” He writes on social issues, politics, the human condition and cricket. In addition, he heads an advertising agency and is the host of a nationwide jazz show on FM radio. He is married and has a master’s degree in English Literature from University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.