The Role of Selected Literary Journals in the Promotion of Contemporary Urdu Criticism: A Study of Daryaft, Meyar, Khyaban, and Bazyāft

Abstract

This study examines the role of selected Urdu literary journals—Daryaft, Meyar, Khyaban, and Bazyāft—in the promotion of contemporary Urdu criticism. These journals have played a significant role in introducing modern critical theories, strengthening research methodologies, and expandinBazyāftg the scope of literary discourse. Daryaft has promoted analytical criticism, Meyar has emphasized academic objectivity and linguistic awareness, Khyaban has contributed to textual and editorial criticism, while Bazyāft has introduced interdisciplinary and contemporary critical approaches. Using an analytical method, this study highlights how these journals have enriched Urdu criticism by encouraging theoretical diversity, scholarly integrity, and innovative research trends. The findings reveal that these journals have become important platforms for shaping the intellectual and critical landscape of contemporary Urdu literature.

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