HEC RECOGNIZED JOURNALS

Compiled by
Syeda Hina Batool
Lecturer, Department of Library & Information Science, University of the Punjab
(List prepared on August 20, 2009 based on HEC Website)

Sr.No. Title Publisher Category Subject

1. Al-Adwa Sheikh Zayed Islamic Centre, University of the Y Islamic Studies
Punjab, Lahore
2. Almas Department of Urdu, Shah Abdul Latif University Z Urdu
3. Ancient Pakistan Department of Archaeology Z Archaeology
University of Peshawar
4. Ancient Sindh Department of Archaeology Z Archaeology
Shah Abdul Latif University
5. Annal of PIMS Journal PIMS, Islamabad Under Medical Sciences
process
6. Archaeological Review Sindh Exploration and Adventure Society Z Archaeology
Karachi
7. Bazyyaft Department of Urdu, Oriental College, University Z Urdu
of the Punjab
8. Biologia Biological Society of Pakistan, GC University, Z Biology
Lahore
9. Bulletin of Education & Research Institute of Education and Research, University of Z Education
the Punjab, Lahore
10. Central Asia Area Study Center, University of Peshawar Y History
11. Danesh Iran-Pakistan Institute of Persian Studies, Z Persian
Islamabad
12. Daryaft National University of Modern Languages, Z Urdu
Islamabad
13. Defence Journal SMS Block, Defence Hockey Stadium, Karachi Y International
Relations
14. Al Dirasat Al Islamiyyah (Arabic) Islamic Research Institute, International Islamic Z Islamic Studies
University, Islamabad
15. Fikr-o-Nazar Islamic Research Institute, International Islamic Z Islamic Studies
University, Islamabad
16. Frontier Archaeology Directorate of Archaeology and Museum, Govt. of Z Archaeology
the N.W.F.P., Peshawar

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17. Geological Bulletin of the Punjab University Institute of Geology, University of the Punjab, Under Geology
Lahore process
18. Gomal University Journal of Research Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, D. I. Z Multidisciplinary
Khan Sciences
19. Hamdard Islamicus Hamdard University, Karachi Y Islamic Studies
20. Historian Department of History, G.C. University, Lahore Z History
21. Infectious Diseases Journal (IDJ) G-2/A, Plot # 4, Row # 1, Subblock-A, Under Medicine
Nazimabad # 3, Near Eidgah Ground, Karachi process
22. International Journal of Agriculture Biology Dept. of Vet. Parasitology, Agriculture University, Y Agriculture
Faisalabad
23. International Journal of Phycology & University of Karachi Under Psychology
Phycochemisty process
24. IPRI Journal Islamabad Policy Research Institute Z International
Relations
25. Iqbal Review – A Quarterly Journal Iqbal Academy, Lahore Y Iqbal Studies

26. Islamic Studies Islamic Research Institute, International Islamic X Islamic Studies
University, Islamabad
27. Journal of Medical Sciences Asian Network for Scientific Information (A N S I Z Multidisciplinary
N E T), Faisalabad Sciences
28. Journal of Agriculture Research Directorate of Agricultural Information, Lahore Y Agriculture
29. Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences (JAPS) Dept. of Livestock Production, University of Z Veterinary Sciences
Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore
30. Journal of Asian Civilizations Taxila Institute of Asian Civilization, Quaid-i- Y Social Sciences
Azam University, Islamabad
31. Journal of Ayub Medical College (JAMC) Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad Y Medicine
32. Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences Dept. of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Z Multidisciplinary
University of Karachi Sciences
33. Journal of Behavioural Sciences(JBS) Department of Applied Psychology, University of Z Psychology
the Punjab, Lahore
34. Journal of Chemical Society Pakistan HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, University W Chemistry
of Karachi
35. Journal of Educational Research Department of Education, The Islamia University Z Education
of Bahawalpur
36. Journal of European Studies Area Study Centre for Europe, University of Z International
Karachi Relations
37. Journal of Gender & Social Issues Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi Z Sociology
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38. Journal of Himalayan Earth Sciences (Formerly National Center of Excellence in Geology, Y Earth Sciences
Geological Bulletin) University of Peshawar
39. Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Department of English & Applied Linguistics, Y Social Sciences
Peshawar University
40. Journal of Independent Studies and Research- SZABIST, Karachi Z Multidisciplinary
Management, Social Sciences and Economics
(JISR-MSSE)
41. Journal of Law and Society Faculty of Law, University of Peshawar Z Law
42. Journal of Mass Communication Department of Mass Communication, University Z Mass Communication
of Karachi
43. Journal of Pakistan Medical Association (JPMA) Pakistan Medical Association, Karachi Y Medicine
44. Journal of Political Studies Political Science Department, University of the Z Political Science
Punjab
45. Journal of Postgraduate Medical Institute Lady Reading Hospital & Hayatabad Medical Medicine
Complex, Peshawar
46. Journal of Prime Research in Mathematics School of Mathematical Sciences(SBS), X Mathematics
G.C. University, Lahore
47. Journal of Quality & Technology Management Institute of Quality & Technology Management, X QTM
University of the Punjab, Lahore
48. Journal of Research (Languages & Islamic Studies) Department of Urdu, Bahauddin Zakariya Z Multidisciplinary
University, Multan
49. Journal of Research Architecture & Planning Dept. of Architecture & Planning, Z Architecture
NED University of Engineering & Technology,
Karachi
50. Journal of Rural Development and Administration Pakistan Academy for Rural Development , Z Sociology
(JORDA) Peshawar
51. Journal of Science & Technology Faculty of Life & Environmental Sciences, Z Multidisciplinary
University of Peshawar Sciences
52. Journal of Scientific Research University of the Punjab Lahore Under Science
process
53. Journal of Social Sciences GC University, Faisalabad Z Multidisciplinary
54. Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad Z Multidisciplinary
55. Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities Department of Political Science, University of Z Multidisciplinary
Karachi
56. Journal of Strategic Studies The Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad Y International
Relations

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57. Journal of the College of Physician Surgeon of College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan, Y Medicine
Pakistan (JCPSP) Karachi
58. Journal of the Liaquat University of Medical & Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences, Under Medicine
Health Sciences Jamshoro process
59. Journal of the Pakistan Historical Society Pakistan Historical Society, Hamdard University, Z History
(Historicus) Karachi
60. Journal of the Research Society of Pakistan Department of History, University of the Punjab Z History
61. Kalachi Shah Abdul Latif Chair, University of Karachi Z Sindhi
62. Kashmir Journal of Geology Institute of Geology, AJK University, Z Geology
Muzzafarabad
63. Kashmir Journal of Language Research University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Z Languages
Muzaffarabad
64. Khayaban Department of Urdu, University of Peshawar Z Urdu
65. Khoj Department of Punjabi, University of the Punjab Z Punjabi
66. Lahore Journal of Economics Lahore School of Economics, Lahore X Economics
67. Lahore Museum Bulletin Lahore Museum, Lahore Z Archaeology
68. Ma’arif-i-Islami Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad Z Islamic Studies
69. Margalla Papers National Defence University, Islamabad Z International
Relations
70. Medical Channel Journal Medical Channel Publishing Network, Y Medicine
Karachi
71. Mehran University Research Journal of Dept of Chemical Engineering, Mehran University Y Engineering &
Engineering & Technology of Engineering & Technology (MUET), Jamshoro Technology
72. MycoPath Journal Institute of Mycology & Plant Pathology, Under Mycology
University of the Punjab Lahore process
73. NDU Journal National Defence University, Islamabad Z International
Relations
74. Nucleus Pakistan Institute of Nuclear Sciences & Z Multidisciplinary
Technology, Islamabad Sciences
75. NUML Research Magazine National University of Modern Languages, Z Multidisciplinary
Islamabad
76. Oriental College Magazine (Majalla al-Kulliyah al- Oriental College, University of the Punjab, Lahore Z Urdu
Sharqiyyah)
77. Pakistan Archaeology Department of Archaeology and Museums, Y Archaeology
Government of Pakistan, Islamabad
78. Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal Army Medical College, Rawalpindi Y Medicine

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79. Pakistan Development Review(PDR) Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, X Economics
Islamabad
80. Pakistan Economic and Social Review Department of Economics, University of the Y Economics
Punjab, Lahore
81. Pakistan Entomologist Dept of Agri. Entomology Z Economics
Pakistan Entomological Society,
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
82. Pakistan Horizon Pakistan Institute of International Affairs, Karachi Y International
Relations
83. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition Asian Network for Scientific Information(A N S I Y Science
N E T), Faisalabad
84. Pakistan Journal of Agriculture Sciences Institute of Soil & Environmental Sciences, Y Agriculture
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
85. Pakistan Journal of American Studies Area Study Centre for American Studies, Quaid-i- Z International
Azam University, Islamabad Relations
86. Pakistan Journal of Analytical & Environmental National Center of Excellence in Analytical Z Chemistry
Chemistry Chemistry, University of Sindh, Jamshoro
87. Pakistan Journal of Applied Economics Applied Economic Research Centre, Y Economics
University of Karachi
88. Pakistan Journal of Biochemistry & Molecular School of Biological Sciences, University of the Under Science
Biology Punjab, Lahore process
89. Pakistan Journal of Biotechnology Institute of Biotechnology & Genetics Under Science
Engineering, University of Sindh, Jamshoro process
90. Pakistan Journal of Botany Dept of Botany, University of Karachi W Botany
91. Pakistan Journal of Clinical Psychology Institute of Clinical Psychology Under Psychology
University of Karachi, Karachi Process
92. Pakistan Journal of Education Research and Evaluation Centre, Allama Iqbal Z Education
Open University, Islamabad
93. Pakistan Journal of Engineering & Applied University of Engineering & Technology (UET), X Engineering &
Sciences Lahore Technology
94. Pakistan Journal of History and Culture National Institute of Historical & Cultural Y History
Research, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad
95. Pakistan Journal of Hydrocarbon Research Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan, Y Science
Islamabad
96. Pakistan Journal of Life & Social Sciences University of Agriculture, Faisalabad Z Agriculture
97. Pakistan Journal of Marine Biology Centre of Excellence in Marine Biology, Y Marine Sciences
University of Karachi
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98. Pakistan Journal of Marine Sciences Marine Reference and Resource Collection Z Marine Sciences
Centre, University of Karachi
99. Pakistan Journal of Medical Research Pakistan Medical Research Council, Islamabad Z Medicine

100. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences Maqbool H. Jafary, 5th Floor, Panorama Center, Z Multidisciplinary
Building # 02, Saddar Karachi Sciences
101. Pakistan Journal of Nematology National Nematological Research Centre, Y Science
University of Karachi
102. Pakistan Journal of Pathology Army Medical College, Rawalpindi Under Science
process
103. Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceuticals Sciences Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Karachi Y Pharmacy
104. Pakistan Journal of Pharmacology Institute of Pharmacology & Herbal Sciences, Z Pharmacy
Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Karachi
105. Pakistan Journal of Phytopathology Department of Plant Pathology, University of Y Agriculture
Agriculture, Faisalabad
106. Pakistan Journal of Science Pakistan Association for the Advancement of Y Science
Science, Lahore
107. Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial PCSIR Scientific Information Centre, Y Science & Industry
Research Karachi
108. Pakistan Journal of Seed Technology Federal Seed Certification & Registration Under Agriculture
Department Islamabad process
109. Pakistan Journal of Social And Clinical Department of Psychology, GC University, Lahore Z Psychology
Psychology (PJSCP)
110. Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences (PJSS) Department of Economics, Bahauddin Zakariya Z Multidisciplinary
(Formerly: Journal of Research - Humanities) University, Multan
111. Pakistan Journal of Special Education Department of Special Education, University of Z Education
Karachi
112. Pakistan Journal of Statistics Dr. Munir Ahmad, Lahore X Statistics
113. Pakistan Journal of Statistics & Operation College of Statistical & Actuarial Sciences, Under Statistics
Research (PJSOR) University of the Punjab, Lahore process
114. Pakistan Journal of Weed Sciences Research Dept. of Weed Science, NWFP Agricultural Z Agriculture
University, Peshawar
115. Pakistan Journal of Zoology School of Biological Sciences, University of the W Zoology
Punjab, Lahore
116. Pakistan Library and Information Science Journal Library  Promotion Bureau, Karachi Y Library & Information
(Formerly: Pakistan Library Bulletin) Science

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117. Pakistan Oral and Dental Journal Prof. Dr. Ahmed Iqbal, Islamabad Y Medicine
118. Pakistan Paediatric Journal 101-H Block, Gulberg III Lahore Under Medicine
process
119. Pakistan Perspective Pakistan Study Centre, University of Karachi Y Social Sciences
120. Pakistan Veterinary Journal Faculty of Veterinary Science, Y Veterinary Sciences
University of Agriculture,
Faisalabad
121. Pakistan Vision Pakistan Study Centre, University of the Punjab, Z Pakistan Studies
Lahore
122. Pashto Pashto Academy, University of Peshawar Z Pashto
123. Proceedings of the Pakistan Academy of Sciences The Academy of Sciences, Islamabad X Science
124. Punjab University Journal of Mathematics Dept. of Mathematics, University of the Punjab, X Mathematics
Lahore
125. Al-Qalam Department of Islamic Studies, University of the Z Islamic Studies
Punjab, Lahore
126. Rawal Medical Journal Pakistan Medical Association, Rawalpindi Z Medicine
127. Safeeneh Department of Persian, University of the Punjab, Z Persian
Lahore
128. Sarhad Journal of Agriculture NWFP Agriculture University, Peshawar X Agriculture
129. Science International 11-D, Sabazar, Wahdat Road Lahore Under Science
process
130. Science, Technology & Development Pakistan Council for Science & Technology, Under Science
Islamabad process
131. Shield Centre for Health & Physical Education, Z Education
University of Sindh, Jamshoro
132. Sindh University Research Journal Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Sindh, Z Multidisciplinary
Jamshoro Sciences
133. Soil and Environment Institute of Soil  & Environmental Sciences, Y Environment Sciences
(Formerly: Pakistan Journal of Soil Science) University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
134. South Asian Studies Centre of South Asian Studies, University of the Y Social Sciences
Punjab, Lahore
135. Tahqiq Department of Urdu, University of Sindh, Z Urdu
Jamshoro
136. Tahqiq Nama Department of Urdu, G.C. University, Lahore Z Urdu
137. Takhliqi Adab National University of Modern Languages, Z Urdu
Islamabad

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138. Technical Journal University of Engineering & Technology (UET), Z Engineering &
Taxila Technology