ISLAMABAD: President, Asif Ali Zardari has called for renewed commitment to protecting and promoting the country\u2019s diverse mother languages. In his message on International Mother Language Day, he said said linguistic diversity is a source of strength and a foundation for inclusive national development. He said Pakistan is home to a rich tapestry of languages including Punjabi, Pashto, Sindhi, Balochi, Seraiki, Brahvi, Hindko, Shina, Balti, Burushaski, Wakhi and Hazargi, reflecting centuries of shared history and cultural exchange. The President underscored the practical importance of mother tongues in education and daily life. He said language is more than a medium of speech, it shapes how communities remember their past, organize social life and understand the world around them. News Agency<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD: President, Asif Ali Zardari has called for renewed commitment to protecting and promoting the country\u2019s diverse mother languages. In his message on International Mother Language Day, he said said linguistic diversity is a source of strength and a foundation for inclusive national development. He said Pakistan is home to a rich tapestry of languages […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-532738","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-national"},"yoast_head":"\n