Ijaz Arabi Journal of Arabic Learning
Vol 9, No 3 (2026): Ijaz Arabi: Journal Of Arabic Learning

Digital Transformation in Arabic Language Education in Pakistan: A Multi-Level Analysis of Policy, Institutional Capacity, and Pedagogical Practices

Manzoor Ahmed Kalwar (Universitas Islam Internsional Indonesia)
Danyal Ahmad (Bahria University Karachi Campus)
Abdul Rasheed (Unknown)
Najmul Sahar Ilyas (Bahria University Karachi Campus)
Bashir Ahmed Kalwar (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Jul 2026

Abstract

This paper discusses the digital revolution in Arabic language education in Pakistan through a combined review of national policy frameworks, institutional capacity, and pedagogical practices. The study examines the national education policies, Higher Education Commission (HEC) guidelines, and the Arabic language curriculum of the selected universities using a qualitative document analysis approach. The results indicate a vast difference between the policy aspirations and the reality. Although digital integration is strongly encouraged within national frameworks, its implementation in Arabic language programs remains uneven and largely confined to the use of simple technologies. Institutional capacity, faculty digital competence, and traditional disciplinary traditions are major influences on pedagogical practices. The paper proposes that digital transformation in Arabic language education is largely symbolic, lacking coordination with institutional strategies and substantial pedagogical change. This study can contribute to the existing scarcity of research on digital Arabic learning in South Asia and suggest useful policy, institutional, and pedagogical implications to policymakers, universities, and teachers.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijazarabi

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Ijaz Arabi; published twice a year since 2018 (April and October), is a multilingual (Bahasa, Arabic, and English). This journal is published by the Arabic Department, Faculty of Education and Teachers Training, Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim ...