why can't we promote all main 4 languages of Pakistan from all 4 Provinces?
lol, those aren't my 'true sentiments'. I'm not even a Pakistani, so I couldn't really careless. I didn't try or do anything in regards to East Pakistan either. I was just posting nonsense cos I was bored. :D
However, why doesn't Pakistan just do what India has done? All indigenous languages be given official 'state' status, local authorities use the local native languages within their jurisdictions, but use a 'union' official language (English/Hindi as is the case in India) when communicating with the central government? seems to work fine for India. (I think that's how they work, not sure, don't see anyone complaining about languages though like they do in Pakistan :P)
I soo much agree! Every one has the right to speak and know their mother tongue. I can't stand the idea that a single language has to be imposed on you. Seriously your language is a part of your identity and heritage..it's the entity that makes you whole in my opinion. You don't know your culture till you know your language. How on earth are you then going to fight for a united Pakistan if you don't even understand your background?
I think that people should be aware of the various languages that exist in Pakistan instead of looking down upon those who don't speak English or Urdu...Isn't it time to broaden your horizons and acknowledge that Pakistan consists of so many ethnic groups? Why don't people take interest in their couuntry? Seriously, 90% of the Pakistanis I have communicated with (in the West) don't even know where Balochistan is. They can't even grip that my language is different from Urdu..just an example.
I know that my comments may upset the nationalist on the forum but hey everyone is entitled to have an opinion. If I have hurt your feelings . ...humay maaf karey as they say in Urdu :-)
Thanks, I agree... Sogul, I dont know what your native language is, but as a fellow Pakistani, you have my support. Speak your own native language with pride!!