Department of Urdu

Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences

Officially established in 1955 when the University organized postgraduate Urdu classes under its own management. Moulvi Abdul Haq, "Baba-e-Urdu", was made honorary Professor and founding Chairman of the department.

* EST. 1955 * Home of "Baba-e-Urdu" Moulvi Abdul Haq

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Overview

A Century of Urdu Literary Scholarship

100+ PhD Scholars

Over 100 completed doctoral research programs.

40+ Active Projects

Ongoing research projects in Urdu literature.

Distinguished Faculty

Dr. Farman Fatehpuri, Dr. Aslam Farrukhi, Prof. Sahar Ansari and others.

The department has hosted a succession of distinguished scholars including Dr. Syed Abul Khair Kashfi, Dr. Farman Fatehpuri, Dr. Aslam Farrukhi, Prof. Sahar Ansari, Dr. Moinuddin Aqeel and Dr. Zafar Iqbal. It holds a prominent research position at the University, with over 100 PhD scholars graduated and more than forty projects currently in progress.

Careers

Career Opportunities

Graduates pursue careers in Teaching, Print and Electronic Media, Research & Academic Organizations, Advertising (Copy Writing), and Creative Writing.

Founded by "Baba-e-Urdu" Moulvi Abdul Haq as honorary Chairman.
Over 100 PhD scholars produced; 40+ research projects ongoing.
Regular co-curricular, literary and academic gatherings.

Teaching & Assessment

Lectures, group discussions and class presentations, with writing assignments and a required 200-mark dissertation for selected final-year students.

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Overview & History

Introduction

Chairperson: Prof. Dr. Uzma Farman Farooqui

The Department of Urdu officially came into existence in 1955 when the University of Karachi decided to organize postgraduate classes in Urdu under its own management instead of through the colleges.
At the time of its establishment, Moulvi Abdul Haq, ‘Baba-e-Urdu’, was made honorary Professor and the Chairman of the Department. Teaching responsibilities were carried out by the teachers of local colleges. Later, Dr. Ghulam Mustafa Khan, a prominent scholar and Professor at Urdu College Karachi, was appointed both as a cooperative teacher and as the Chairman of the department. In the same year, Dr. Abul Lais Siddiqui was appointed as a Reader and Chairman and Dr. Abdul Qayyum, Dr. Syed Shah Ali, and Qudratullah Fatimi joined as lecturers.
With the valuable efforts and abilities of these teachers as well as the scholars and teachers who joined the department later on, the department has kept making progress. The following famous academics have been associated with the Urdu department: Dr. Syed Abul Khair Kashfi, Dr. Farman Fatehpuri, Dr. Aslam Farrukhi, Prof. Jameel Akhtar Khan, Dr. Haneef Fauq, Dr. Younus Hasni, Shamim Ahmed, Prof. Sahar Ansari, Dr. Vaqar Ahmed Rizvi, Dr. Siddiqa Arman, Dr. Moinuddin Aqeel and Dr. Zafar Iqbal.
The Department of Urdu has a prominent position in the University of Karachi for research. Over 100 scholars have completed their Ph.D. research program and more than forty projects are in progress.
In addition to regular teaching and lectures, co-curricular, literary and academic activities and gatherings are also organized frequently.

Career Opportunities

Teaching, Print and Electronic Media,
Research & Academic Organizations.
Advertising (Copy Writing)
Creative Writing etc.

Teaching and Assessment
Teaching at the Department combines lectures, group Discussions and class presentations. Students are also given writing assignments and selected final year students are required to submit a dissertation carrying 200 marks.

Academic Staff & Researchers

Faculty

		Dr. Uzma Farman Profile Professor
		Dr. Tanzim ul Firdous Professor
		Dr. Safia Aftab Assistant Professor
		Dr. Uzma Hassan Profile Assistant Professor
		Dr. Shama Afroz Assistant Professor (T)
		Dr. Sadaf Fatima Assistant Professor
		Dr. Tahmina Abbas Profile Assistant Professor
		Dr. Muhammad Sajid Khan Assistant Professor (T)
		Dr. Sadaf Tabassum Profile Assistant Professor (T)
		Dr. Ansar Ahmed Profile Assistant Professor (T)
		Dr. Zakia Rani Profile Assistant Professor (T)
		Dr. Khalid Ameen Profile Assistant Professor (T)
		Dr. Ayesha Naz Assistant Professor
		Mr. Muhammad Shakir Lecturer
		Mr. Muhammad Salman Lecturer
		Mr. Muhammad Rashid Ali Khan Lecturer
		Ms. Atiya Huma Siddiqui Lecturer

Degree Offerings

Programs

Degrees Programs

B.S Four Year Program (Urdu, Literature & Language)
B.S 3rd Year (Urdu, Literature & Language)
Masters (Urdu, Linguistics)
Masters (Urdu Iqbalyat)

Certificate & Diploma Course.

One-Year Certificate Course in Urdu Language for Foreigners
One-Year Diploma Course in Urdu Language for Foreigners
One-Year Professional Certificate Course in Teaching of Urdu.

Eligibility & Allocated Seats in Urdu Department

(MORNING PROGRAM)

Degree	Eligibility	Seats
B.S (four years program)	Intermediate or Equivalent or “A” level with Urdu Advanced or Urdu Compulsory	150
B.S 3rd Year (Two Year Program)	Graduation	80
One Year Certificate Course for Foreigners	Intermediate or Equivalent	___
One Year Diploma for Foreigners	Intermediate or Equivalent & one year Certificate Course in Urdu Language from any recognized institution.	___
One Years Professional Certificate Course in Teaching of Urdu	Graduation (in any discipline)	25

(EVENING PROGRAM)

Degree	Eligibility	Seats
B.S (four years program)	Intermediate or Equivalent or “A” level with Urdu Advanced or Urdu Compulsory	80
B.S 3rd Year (Two Year Program)	Graduation	45
One Year Certificate Course for Foreigners	Intermediate or Equivalent	___
One Year Diploma for Foreigners	Intermediate or Equivalent & one year Certificate Course in Urdu Language from any recognized institution.	___
One Years Professional Certificate Course in Teaching of Urdu	Graduation (in any discipline)	20