Aims and Scope

Me’yar is a bi-annual, double-blind peer-reviewed research journal published by the Department of Urdu, International Islamic University, Islamabad. Since its inception, Me’yar has been devoted to upholding high academic standards and has been officially recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan in the Y Category.The journal provides a credible platform for scholarly inquiry into diverse fields of Urdu language, literature, criticism, linguistics, and allied disciplines.

As an interdisciplinary academic journal, Me’yar encompasses a wide spectrum of research themes, addressing classical, modern, and contemporary trends in Urdu studies. It serves as a bridge between traditional literary scholarship and emerging research paradigms, thereby contributing to the intellectual expansion of Urdu studies at both national and international levels.

Committed to fostering productive academic dialogue, Me’yar promotes a spirit of scholarly openness, analytical rigor, and critical engagement. The journal encourages meaningful interaction between various methodological, theoretical, and ideological perspectives and seeks to deepen mutual understanding among different schools of thought associated with Urdu research.

One of the central aims of Me’yar is to support and strengthen indigenous research approaches through globally recognized scholarly standards. By encouraging originality, critical insight, and methodological soundness, the journal aspires to enhance the overall impact of Urdu research and criticism on society.

Me’yar consistently motivates researchers to explore new horizons, engage with emerging debates, and produce high  quality research on diverse, challenging, and innovative topics that contribute meaningfully to the evolving landscape of Urdu scholarship.