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    Languages

    Urdu Language
    1. National Language: Urdu became the national language of Pakistan in
    1947 to unite the various ethnic groups.
    2. Historical Influence: A mixture of Turkish, Persian, Punjabi, and other
    languages. Prominent figures in its development include Amir Khusrau and
    poets like Mir, Sauda, Dard, and Ghalib.
    3. Promotion:
    - Urdu was taught in schools and used in government.
    - Quaid-e-Azam promoted Urdu for unity.
    - Urdu plays, films, novels, poetry, magazines, and newspapers flourished.
    - Government initiatives included Anjuman-e-Taraqia Urdu and electronic
    media promotion.

    Sindhi Language
    1. Historical Roots: Sindhi has a rich literary tradition dating back to the 12th
    century.
    2. Promotion:
    - Sindhi is taught in schools and universities.
    - Key literary figures include poets Makhdum Nuh, Qazi Qazan, Sachal
    Sarmast, and Shah Abdul Latif Bhattai.
    - Institutions like the Sindhi Literary Board, Bazm-e-Talib-ul-Maula, and
    Sindhiology department at Sindh University promote the language.

    Pashto Language
    1. Geographical Spread: Spoken in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, FATA, Balochistan,
    and parts of Punjab.
    2. Literary History: Divided into three periods, with significant contributions
    from poets like Bayazid Ansari, Khushal Khan Khattak, and Rehman Babba.
    3. Promotion:
    - Pashto is taught at Islamia College and Peshawar University.
    - The Pashto Academy was established to promote the language and
    prepare dictionaries.

    Punjabi Language
    1. Widespread Use: The mother tongue of the majority in Pakistan, especially
    in Punjab.
    2. Historical Influence: Influenced by many languages including Sindhi,
    Pashto, Persian, Arabic, Hindi, Turkish, and English.
    3. Promotion:
    - Punjabi literature includes folk tales, Sufi poetry, and modern literature.
    - Prominent literary figures include Baba Farid, Bullhe Shah, and modern
    writers like Munir Niazi.
    - The University of Punjab offers Punjabi up to MA level.
    - Punjabi media, including radio, television, and film, have boosted the
    language's popularity.

    Balochi Language
    1. Geographical Spread: Spoken in Balochistan.
    2. Historical Background: Influenced by nomadic tribes from North West Iran.
    3. Promotion:
    - Radio Pakistan broadcasts in Balochi.
    - Literary figures include poets like Atta Shad and writers like Gul Khan
    Nazir.
    - Quetta University offers a Master's degree in Balochi.
    - The Balochi Literary Association promotes the language through
    magazines and publications.

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