‘Punjabi has been promoted more than any other Pakistani regional language between 1947 and 1999.’ Give reasons why you might agree and disagree with this statement.
Punjabi is the local language of the Punjab. At the beginning of the 20th century, novels, short stories and dramas were published in Punjabi. The Government has ensured its development by giving support to those institutions that are using it. Radio, TV and film promoting classical and folk literature as a result. As the century progressed, books on a wide variety of academic subjects, such as Law, Medicine, History and Philosophy have been published in the language. Punjabi poetry came closer to the contemporary scene and new mediums like ghazal and nazm, including blank-verse, came into vogue.
Balochi is the language spoken in Balochistan. Radio Pakistan Karachi began broadcasts in Balochi. The Balochi Literary Association was set up and there are now weekly and monthly magazines published in the language. The Quetta Television Station broadcasts in Balochi and have been producing marvellous dramas and shows to help and develop the language. Modern Balochi literature has shown rapid progress. There are many poets; most notable are Atta Shad and Ishaq Shamin, who have greatly contributed to this progress. Other writers, such as Gul Khan Nazir and Azad Jamal Din are also working to promote the Balochi language.
Pushto is the language spoken by the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Within three years of independence, Peshawar University was established. An academy for the promotion of Pushto literature was set up in 1954. This academy was initially headed by Maulana Abdul Qadir and prepared a widely accepted Pushto dictionary. Since that time, post-graduate classes in Pushto literature have been established at university level in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Pushto dramas, films, newspapers, journals, books and magazines have gained importance and helped Pushto language to promote.
Sindhi is an older language which is spoken in the province of Sindh. In 1948, the Sindhi Literary Board was set up and this has printed many books and magazines in Sindhi. Amongst important Sindhi authors are Pir Ali Muhammad Rashdi, Faqir Nabi Bux and G. Allana. Several important books have been written on Sindhi folk literature. In 1954, Bazm-e-Talib-ul-Muala was set up to promote Sindhi literature. A Sarmast academy has been established in the memory of Sachal Sarmast. A Sindhiology department has been established at Sindh University Jamshoro where Sindhi is taught upto MA level.
Though each language has been given its due importance and deserved promotion, Sindhi has been promoted in a way that number of Sindhi speakers has utmost increased.
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