The Pakistan Journal of Linguistics (PJL) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal devoted to promoting cutting-edge research in languages, linguistics, and literature. It provides a dynamic platform for academics, researchers, and practitioners to engage in theoretical, descriptive, and applied discussions across linguistic and literary domains.

Scope of the Journal

PJL welcomes original research articles, reviews, and critical analyses addressing a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:

  • Language Structures & Typology

  • Sociolinguistics and Psycholinguistics

  • Language Teaching and Learning

  • Translation & Interpretation Studies

  • Discourse and Pragmatic Analysis

  • Literary Criticism & Comparative Literature

  • Interdisciplinary Studies linking language with culture, education, and society

Commitment to Excellence

Published by the Institute for Excellence in Education and Research (IEER), PJL upholds the highest standards of academic integrity, transparency, and editorial rigor. The journal is committed to ensuring global accessibility of its research through Open Access publishing, fostering intellectual collaboration and knowledge dissemination across borders.

Institutional and Legal Framework

The Pakistan Journal of Linguistics is published under the auspices of the Institute for Excellence in Education and Research (SMC-Private) Limited, a legally registered entity with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) under Registration No. 0224595.