“Urdu Research Journal” (Shnakhat) is an open-access, peer reviewed refereed journal published quarterly from 2018. The Journal strives to publish work of high quality in research and literature works across the globe in Urdu language and literary theory. The aim of the journal is to provide high-quality research material in Urdu for scholars and researchers. The Research Journal (Shnakhat)  only publishes original articles, which are results of original research, and which in a given form have not been previously published elsewhere. If a given article contains contributions of other persons, the authors are obliged to reveal their names and affiliation. The authors have to hold all legal rights to the content of their articles.