Department of Pashto Language and Literature

Introduction

The Pashto Department was established in 1323 (1944) with the founding of the Faculty of Literature and Human Sciences. The Department of Pashto Language and Literature has been operating within the framework of the Faculty of Languages and Literature for more than six decades. To date, this department has provided society with well-trained cadres in various fields such as science, culture, literature, and language skills.

In 1323 (1944), the departments of Dari and Pashto languages were jointly organized within the Faculty of Languages and Literature at Kabul University. This arrangement continued for twelve years, and finally, in 1335 (1956), with the expansion of the faculty, the independent departments of “Pashto Language and Literature” and “Dari Language and Literature” were established.

Since 1335 (1956), the Department of Pashto Language and Literature has carried out effective activities aimed at the development and enrichment of the Pashto language and literature and the training of specialized and professional cadres. The department also regularly publishes the Wazhma Scientific Research Journal, which is currently known as the Wazhma Scientific-Research Journal, in order to preserve and promote literature and culture.

At present, the Department of Pashto Language and Literature offers three separate academic programs—Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral—through which it provides society with lecturers, writers, researchers, and translators who serve in various public and private sectors such as radio, television, press, publishing, universities, schools, and other institutions.

Vision

To elevate the Department of Pashto Language and Literature to a reputable and nationally and internationally recognized center for training specialized cadres at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels, and for educating experienced graduates in various fields, in cooperation with Kabul University.

Mission

The Pashto Department is an academic and scholarly community that annually bears responsibility for educating students in the field of Pashto language and literature. The department is also responsible for training specialists and instructors in literary studies and linguistics, text editing, research, the creation of literary and artistic works, and advisory services in cultural and publishing affairs for various ministries. Furthermore, through the conclusion of cooperation agreements, the department strives to expand bilateral educational, academic, and research cooperation with universities and scientific and research centers around the world, and to help establish departments of language and literature in those countries.

 Objectives

In general, the objectives of the Department of Pashto Language and Literature at the bachelor’s level are as follows:

• Training researchers, writers, and translators in the field of Pashto language and literature;

• Training professional lecturers and teachers of Pashto language and literature;

• Promoting awareness of and contributing to the development of Afghan culture and the Pashto language;

• Promoting modern literary and linguistic theories;

• Training skilled speakers and orators;

• Familiarizing students with the literature of different nations of the world;

• Training capable researchers in the field of comparative studies between Pashto and other world languages;

• Training loyal and committed specialists in Pashto language and literature;

• Preparing students for entry into master’s and doctoral programs in Pashto language and literature.

Department Members

Email	Contact No#	Field of Study	Last Name	First Name	No.
Mohammad.rafiq07000@gmail.com	93700029320	Pashto Language and Literature	Rafiq	Mohammad Rafiq	1
Dr.yarmohammadyazal@gmail.com	93780775550	Pashto Language and Literature	Yazal	Yar Mohammad	2
khkalay.ajmal2@gmail.com	700383438	Pashto Language and Literature	Khkalay	Ajmal	3
r.zirak2015@gmail.com	93786701002	Pashto Language and Literature	Zirak	Rahimullah	4
asadwaheedi2008@gmail.com	93777200301	Pashto Language and Literature	Waheedi	Asadullah	5
torabimuhib@yahoo.com	93799346061	Pashto Language and Literature	Torabi	Muhibullah	6
yahyahomai@gmail.com	93799082959	Pashto Language and Literature	Homai	Yahya	7
wahdat.abdulsami@gmail.com	93766000008	Pashto Language and Literature	Wahdat	Abdul Sami	8
zi.shirani@gmail.com	93764747548	Pashto Language and Literature	Shirani	Zia Ul Islam	9
mahmoodmarhoon143@gmail.com	93777602601	Pashto Language and Literature	Awwab	Abdullah	10
ez.noorzai@gmail.com	93730408249	Pashto Language and Literature	Noorzai	Ezatullah	11
masoudhasanzai@gmail.com	93780002568	Pashto Language and Literature	Hasanzai	Masood	12
salahmomand@ku.edu.af	93775709955	Pashto Language and Literature	Momand	Salahuddin	13
amirzaysahfiq@gmail.com	93795131387	Pashto Language and Literature	Amirzay	Shafiqullah	14
halkozai7@gmail.com	93708002008	Pashto Language and Literature	Hasib	Hasibullah	15
ruhullahsarwan@gmail.com	93788882468	Pashto Language and Literature	Sarwan	Ruhullah	16
ameen.saadat@gmail.com	93786989941	Pashto Language and Literature	Shirzad	Mohammad Amin	17
jararjanbaz@gmail.com	93700450397	Pashto Language and Literature	Jarar	Janbaz	18