Scope

The Pakistan Journal of Linguistics (PJL) is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to the advancement of research in language, linguistics, and literature. The journal provides an open-access platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners to share innovative ideas, empirical findings, and theoretical insights that contribute to the understanding and development of linguistic studies.

PJL welcomes original research articles, review papers, and scholarly discussions covering, but not limited to, the following areas:

  • Theoretical and Applied Linguistics

  • Syntax, Semantics, and Phonology

  • Sociolinguistics and Psycholinguistics

  • Discourse Analysis and Pragmatics

  • Computational and Corpus Linguistics

  • Language Teaching, Learning, and Assessment

  • Translation and Interpretation Studies

  • Comparative and Historical Linguistics

  • Stylistics, Semiotics, and Lexicography

  • Literature, Cultural Studies, and Critical Theory

The journal aims to foster academic dialogue across diverse linguistic and literary traditions, encouraging contributions that promote interdisciplinary perspectives and global understanding of language and communication.