Aim & Scope
Armaghan is an annual, bilingual, peer-reviewed research journal dedicated to promoting high-quality and original research in Urdu language, literature, and linguistics from both classical and contemporary perspectives. The journal seeks to foster scholarly inquiry, critical thinking, and academic excellence that contribute to the intellectual, literary, and cultural development of society.
The primary objective of Armaghan is to provide a credible academic platform for researchers, scholars, academicians, professionals, and students to publish original research and critical studies. The journal encourages innovative and interdisciplinary research that enhances understanding of Urdu language and literature while promoting academic collaboration at both national and international levels.
The journal welcomes original research into the following areas:
- Urdu Language and Linguistics
- Classical and Modern Urdu Literature
- Literary Criticism and Theory
- Comparative Literature
- Translation Studies
- Editing and Textual Studies
- Applied Linguistics
- Contemporary Research Methodologies
- Interdisciplinary Studies related to Urdu Language and Literature
- Comparative studies of Urdu with local and international languages and literatures
In addition, Armaghan encourages research on the teaching and learning of Urdu as well as other local and international languages and literatures included in the academic curriculum of Pakistan. The journal publishes original research articles, review articles, and critical studies written exclusively in the Urdu language.
The mission of Armaghan is to advance knowledge in Urdu language, literature, and linguistics by promoting ethical research practices, academic integrity, and high-quality scholarly publication. The journal is committed to strengthening research culture and maintaining publishing standards in accordance with the policies and guidelines of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan and internationally recognized best practices in scholarly publishing.
