The Department of Persian has some rare Iranian books and Encyclopedias (like Iranica, Britanica) in its rich collection on Persian Language and Literature. The Department also provides facilities like micro-film reader, audio visual aid, computers and internet to its students and researchers.
The Centre for Iranian Studies (Utaq-e- Iranshenasi) has been established at the department. A room in the main building has been renovated by the Cultural Centre (Khana e Farhang) of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Lahore.
In order to promote research culture in the Department of Persian, various research groups have been formed, which are as under:
Majlis-e-Tehqeeq-o-Taleef-e-Farsihas undertaken important research projects and has published a number of books on Persian Language and Literature. These publications have research value and have been appreciated by scholars from Pakistan and abroad.
The Renowned Scholar Prof. Dr. Zahir Ahmad Siddiqi (Distinguished Professor) wrote 07 books titled "Sama Wa Musiqi Tassawuf Mein", "Allah, Insan Aur Iblees", "Tassawuf Har Insan Ki Zarurat", "Ilm-o-Ishq Aur Khawab-o-Kashaf-okaramat Sufiah", Akhlaq-o-Aadab-e-Sufia", "Tassawur-e-Khuda" and "Iran Jaan-e-Pakistan" in 2010. Three books of Prof. Dr. Zahir Ahmad Siddiqi titled "Nisf Sadi Ka Qissa", "Khanqa Nashini wa Khirqa Poshi-e-Sufiah" and Aaena-e- Iran".
The Department of Persian has signed MOU's with the following Universities and Institutions of Iran to conduct Research, exchange information, library material and publications:
Qualified students of Persian have a number of career openings. They can join the teaching profession and also work at cultural centres. They can join the Civil and Provincial Services. Electronic and print media also offers vistas to our graduates.
