Research Repositories

Digital Platforms & Archives

• ArchnetWebsite
  One of the world's leading architecture databases with extensive material on Pakistani architecture, conservation, and architects.
• Heritage Foundation of PakistanWebsite
  Publications, architectural conservation, vernacular architecture, heritage documentation, disaster-resilient design.
• Karachi Art DirectoryWebsite
  Directory of artists, galleries, museums, organizations, curators, and art spaces across Pakistan.
• Karachi Biennale FoundationWebsite
  Biennale archive with artists, curators, exhibitions, talks, catalogues, and research projects.
• Lahore Biennale FoundationWebsite
  Biennial exhibitions, research, publications, public art projects, and educational programming.
• Lok Virsa – National Institute of Folk and Traditional HeritageWebsite
  Folk art, crafts, ethnography, museum collections, cultural heritage, publications, and archives.
• The Citizens Archive of Pakistan (CAP)Website
  Oral histories, photographs, archives, heritage documentation, educational resources, and digital exhibitions.
• vasl Artists AssociationWebsite
  Artist-run collective supporting residencies, workshops, and contemporary art initiatives.

Online Magazines & Criticism

• ArtNow PakistanWebsite
  Exhibition reviews, interviews, essays, and book reviews.
• Dawn Images – Art & CultureWebsite
  Ongoing arts and culture coverage.
• The Aleph ReviewWebsite
  Literary and visual arts journal featuring Pakistani artists and writers.
• The Friday Times – Arts & CultureWebsite
  Ongoing arts and culture coverage.
• The Karachi CollectiveWebsite
  Long-form essays, artist conversations, archives, and research.

National Repositories

• HEC Digital LibraryOfficial Link
  Access to thousands of journals, ebooks, theses, and databases through the Higher Education Commission.
• Pakistan Research Repository (OpenDOAR Listing)Official Link
  International directory entry describing the HEC national repository and its holdings.
• Pakistan Research Repository (PRR)Official Link
  National repository of PhD and MPhil theses from Pakistani universities across all disciplines, including archaeology, architecture, art, and heritage.

University Repositories

• COMSATS Institutional RepositoryLink
  COMSATS University Islamabad
  Architecture theses, Art & Design research, MPhil and PhD dissertations.
• Journal of Research in Architecture and Planning (JRAP)
  NED University of Engineering & Technology
  Architecture, urban planning, conservation, built heritage.
• Punjab University Journals PortalLink
  University of the Punjab
  Hosts journals including Ancient Punjab, Jamal: A Journal of Aesthetics, South Asian Studies, and others.
• Sikh VirsaLink
  Lums University
  Architecture, urban planning, conservation, built heritage.
• Taxila Institute of Asian Civilizations
  Quaid-i-Azam University
  Archaeology, Buddhist studies, Gandhara art, Islamic architecture, cultural heritage.
• University of Peshawar Journals Portal
  University of Peshawar
  Humanities, archaeology, history, and cultural heritage journals.

Government & Heritage Repositories

• Department of Archaeology & Museums (Federal Government)Link
  National protected monuments, heritage legislation, reports.
• Directorate of Archaeology & Museums, Khyber PakhtunkhwaLink
  Archaeological sites, excavation reports, monuments database.
• Heritage Foundation of Pakistan
  Heritage conservation reports, publications, vernacular architecture.
• Walled City of Lahore AuthorityLink
  Conservation reports, restoration projects, historic architecture.

International Platforms

• ArtAsiaPacificWebsite
  Reviews and profiles of Pakistani contemporary artists.
• ArtsyWebsite
  Artist profiles, galleries, exhibitions, and market information for many Pakistani artists.
• Asia Art ArchiveWebsite
  One of the best resources for South Asian contemporary art, with numerous Pakistani artists, exhibitions, and publications.
• e-fluxWebsite
  International announcements, essays, and exhibitions featuring Pakistani artists and institutions.
• Google Arts & CultureWebsite
  Virtual exhibitions and museum collections related to Pakistan.

International Museum & Collection Databases

• British Museum Collection OnlineWebsite
  Includes Gandharan sculpture and South Asian collections.
• Mohatta Palace Museum
• The Metropolitan Museum of Art CollectionWebsite
• Victoria and Albert Museum CollectionsWebsite

Pakistani Journals

• Ancient PakistanOfficial Link
  Archaeology, art, architecture, epigraphy, heritage
  Department of Archaeology, University of Peshawar
• Ancient PunjabOfficial Link
  Archaeology, Buddhist art, Islamic architecture, museology
  Department of Archaeology, University of the Punjab
• Jamal: A Journal of AestheticsOfficial Link
  Fine arts, aesthetics, art criticism, visual culture
  College of Art & Design, University of the Punjab
• Journal of Architecture and Built Environment Research (JABER)Official Link
  Architecture, conservation, urbanism, heritage
  University of Lahore
• Journal of Art, Architecture and Built Environment (JAABE)Official Link
  Art, architecture, urban design, planning
  University of Management and Technology (UMT), Lahore
• Journal of Asian CivilizationsOfficial Link
  Archaeology, Asian art, architecture, history
  Taxila Institute of Asian Civilizations, Quaid-i-Azam University
• Journal of History and Social Sciences (JHSS)Official Link
  History, heritage, archaeology
  University of Karachi
• Journal of Indian StudiesOfficial Link
  South Asian history, art, architecture, culture
  Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab
• Journal of Research in Architecture and Planning (JRAP)Official Link
  Architecture, planning, urban design
  NED University of Engineering & Technology
• Pakistan HeritageOfficial Link
  Archaeology, heritage, Gandhara studies
  Taxila Institute of Asian Civilizations, Quaid-i-Azam University
• Pakistan Journal of History and CultureOfficial Link
  History, architectural history, heritage
  National Institute of Historical & Cultural Research (NIHCR)
• Sindh AntiquitiesOfficial Link
  Archaeology, museums, heritage, architecture
  Government of Sindh, Culture, Tourism, Antiquities & Archives Department
• South Asian StudiesOfficial Link
  Art history, archaeology, architecture, cultural studies
  Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab