http://al-behishat.com/index.php/20 <p>The primary aim of the Journal of Al-Behishat Research Archive is to foster the exchange of knowledge and ideas in the field. It welcomes contributions from a diverse range of topics, including social science. The scope of the journal is broad, encompassing both theoretical and applied research that significantly impacts the understanding and development of relevant field.</p> Al-Behishat Education & Research Institute en-US Al-Behishat Research Archive 3006-5216 http://al-behishat.com/index.php/20/article/view/42 <p>In the age of digital transformation, the traditional form and function of the Urdu short story are undergoing a significant shift. This research explores how digital culture has impacted the narrative structure, themes, and reader-writer dynamics of modern short stories. By examining the sixfold influence of postmodernism, structuralism, media theory, reader-response criticism, intertextuality, and digital aesthetics, the study investigates the ways in which storytelling is being reshaped in online platforms and interactive mediums. The research delves into the evolution from linear storytelling to fragmented, multimedia-infused narratives that engage a participatory reader. It also highlights how digital short stories often transcend linguistic and formal boundaries, incorporating visual, auditory, and hypertextual elements. Through critical analysis of selected contemporary digital Urdu short stories, the study illustrates how new modes of narrative construction are emerging and what implications they hold for the future of literary theory and practice in the Urdu literary landscape.</p> <p><strong>Key Words: </strong> Digital Culture, Urdu Short Story, Postmodernism, Narrative Shift, Media Theory, Reader Engagement, Fictional Reconstruction</p> ڈاکٹر اسد محمود خان Copyright (c) 2024 Al-Behishat Research Archive 2025-08-14 2025-08-14 3 4 1 15