Ahmad Zia Haqshanas
- Born in 1982, Ahmad Zia Haqshanas is an assistant professor and lecturer University of Herat, faculty of fine arts, his alma mater. A calligraphy artist, painter and musician, His work has been exhibited Agha Khan foundation in Kabul, as well as in Almaty, Istanbul, and Tehran. He is a member of Herat Calligraphers Association.