Aims and Scope

Aims and Scope

Aims

NASTALEEQ is a high-quality, double-blind peer-reviewed research journal published on an open-access basis. It is a biannual journal issued by the Research Institute for Language and Literature^(R), dedicated to promoting scholarly research in the field of Urdu Language and Literature.

The primary aim of NASTALEEQ is to provide an inclusive and credible academic platform for researchers, academicians, and postgraduate students to disseminate original, high-quality research at national and international levels. The journal particularly emphasizes literary research, contemporary critical theories, and emerging trends in Urdu studies.

NASTALEEQ is committed to publishing innovative and impactful research on a wide range of topics, guided by a single fundamental criterion: literary depth and critical excellence. Through rigorous peer review and ethical publishing practices, the journal seeks to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of Urdu literary scholarship.

Scope

NASTALEEQ welcomes original research articles, review papers, and scholarly commentaries addressing any aspect of Urdu language, linguistics, and literature. Submissions may engage with classical or modern texts, literary criticism, linguistic analysis, comparative studies, cultural discourse, and contemporary theoretical frameworks relevant to Urdu studies