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With the addition of Gojri, it has now become the sixth recognized language for use in the Assembly.<br \/>\nHe said that Gojri is spoken widely across various regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and has been an integral part of the province\u2019s culture and traditions for over twelve centuries.<br \/>\nThe language, he noted, has a rich heritage of literature, philosophy, and poetry and is also used in radio broadcasting.<br \/>\nMembers of the Assembly welcomed the decision and thanked the Speaker for supporting linguistic inclusion, terming the move a milestone in strengthening cultural harmony and mutual respect among the diverse communities of the province.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PESHAWAR, Oct 27 :The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on Monday unanimously approved the inclusion of the Gojri language in the Assembly Rules of Business, marking a significant step towards promoting the province\u2019s cultural and linguistic diversity. 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