The Department of Arabic, Islamic Studies and Research was established
in December 1979 at the City Campus, D.I.Khan. One whole assisted by
three part time teachers were appointed to expedite the preliminary
spadework. Instructional work started from the new academic session in
Feb 1980. Regular staff was appointed in 1981. The department shifted to
Arts Block new Campus in 1983. The department has started M.Phil program
from 2002.
The department possesses a modest Seminar Library containing more than
7500 titles related to the subject.