Punjabi is an old widely spoken language. Its popularity has been increasing through the media of TV, radio and films. D degrees have been awarded for research in these languages. Balochi has also made progress and magazines are printed in this language. Urdu is the national language and is the medium of communication connecting all parts of Pakistan. Pakistan constitution of clearly states that Urdu is the national language of Pakistan and arrangements should be made for it being used for official and other purposes within 15 years.
But the civil bureaucracy of the country has not allowed Urdu to replace English for official purposes. The popularity of English has eclipsed the promotion of Urdu. English continues to be the office and court language and the language of educated people. English medium schools do not give importance to Urdu which it deserves as national language.
Urdu Science College was established in which was given the status of university in Therefore, it is correct to say that Urdu have received more attention and promotion than the promotion of regional languages.
ANS: The points discussed below will demonstrate that Urdu was promoted more than the regional languages. Urdu carries immense importance for all Pakistan since it has been considered to be the language of all Muslims for years.
After independence it was felt that the language was the uniting force behind the nation and the government is committed to using at all levels in society.
Q: Why have regional languages been promoted by the Pakistan government since ? Ans: One of the reasons was that it was felt by the Pakistan government that in order to preserve the work done by the famous writers and poets in different languages, the languages should be promoted. The literature they produced must be kept alive for the coming generations.
So because of this thinking, govt. Secondly, some languages played an important role in the history of Pakistan. For example, Pushto literature had played a very important part in creating opposition to British rule and in the movement for independence. There to elevate the standard of such languages, govt. Thirdly, at the time of partition, there were some languages that were at the brink of decline. Like Balochi, which was at its decline at the time of partition.
On DawnNews. Comments 1 Closed. Popular Newest Oldest. Dec 25, am. Very well and clearly written by the writer. I strongly support his noble thought. Recommend 0. Latest Stories. Most Popular Must Read. Kumail Zaidi. The Green Shirts' dream to recapture T20 glory ends in dismay but it had more than a few highs along the way.
Faisal Bari. How many doctors have been barred from practising or censured by the medical fraternity? Unknown December 6, at AM. Unknown February 2, at AM. Unknown November 12, at PM. Unknown March 24, at AM. Unknown May 29, at PM. Unknown February 14, at AM. Unknown April 8, at AM. Anonymous May 2, at PM.
Unknown March 8, at AM. Unknown January 7, at AM. Unknown August 14, at AM. Unknown September 13, at AM. Unknown September 22, at AM. Unknown November 11, at PM. Hence Pashto has greatly been promoted over the year. Sindhi, spoken in Sindh, have also been nourished and nurtured through promotion and development since Sindhi literary board was set up in which had produced many books with coordination of poets like F.
N Bux and G. Sindhi library in Karachi has helped Sindhi literature spread. Many folk writings have also been produced. Bazm-e-Talib-ul-Muola have been set up which translates books into Sindhi. Sindhiology Dept. Example: TV, radio, newspapers e. After large numbers of Urdu speaking refugees were settled in Sindh. Sindhi- Speaking people feared their language and culture were being destroyed. After riots in , in support of preserving their language and culture, the govt.
Balochi language which was at its decline before partition was given special attention for its promotion. Radio Pak Karachi now also broadcast in Balochi. Quetta TV centre have been producing marvellous dramas to help, develop and translate many books to Balochi and new poets like Atta Shad and writers have greatly contributed towards its promotion. Balochi literary Association was set up and there are now weekly and monthly magazines published in the language.
Thus, Pakistan has been very successful in promotion of its local languages. These languages have developed a lot due to Government policies designed for this purpose.
Q: Why did Pakistan join United Nations? Pakistan joined the UNO in September There were several reasons for this:. Firstly, as a new-born independent country, Pakistan was anxious to be recognised as an independent country in the world. Moreover, since India was already a member of UNO even before , Pakistan was also keen to get its membership. As a sovereign state, it was important for Pakistan to join UNO to make its identity accepted by the world. Secondly, just after the partition Pakistan was faced with the problem of the accession of the states of Junagarh, Hyderabad and Kashmir.
It was vital for Pakistan to seek the membership in order to present her case before the Security Council effectively. So to find a solutions to such problems, Pakistan joined UNO. Thirdly, Pakistan was keen to play its role in supporting the independence struggle of several Asian and African countries.
So to play its role as a peaceful nation against colonization, racial discrimination, territorial and regional aggression, Pakistan joined the UNO in Q: Why has Pakistan supported the Palestinian cause? Ans: Pakistan has been supporting Palestinian cause for three important reasons. Firstly, even before the partition, Muslims of the subcontinent had supported the cause of Palestinians and had rendered political, moral and material support to them. The spirit of Islamic brotherhood continued even after the partition.
The torching of Al-Aqsa Mosque in by Jews added fuel to the fire. Pakistan has always been against oppression, colonialism, discrimination and had supported the right of self-determination of every nation.
Pakistan has always condemned Israel and supported the Palestinians on all international forums. Thirdly, Pakistan has not recognised Israel. Ever since the emergence of Israel state in , Pakistan has opposed the unjust and unfair policy of western powers who arranged and supported the settlement of Jews from all parts of the world or unlawfully occupied Arab lands.
Pakistan has raised on the forum of OIC for the rights of Palestinian people and withdrawal of Israeli forces from the occupied territories. Pakistan signed the treaty, but the United States warned that the Pact applied only to communist aggression so Pakistan could not hope to use treaty if attacked by India.
The decision of the Foreign Minister, Zafarullah Khan, to sign the treaty was contested by the Pakistan government, and it was not until January that government of Pakistan agreed to ratify the treaty.
Therefore weaknesses were apparent. Moreover, Pakistan had tried to secure further aid as a result of its membership of SEATO and pushed for a permanent military force to be established to protect all member states.
Neither of these moves was successful, as the other members refused to agree. Ans: Pakistan has been taking keen and active interest in international organisations.
Pakistan joined UNO in September In the beginning Pakistan remained involved in arguments about rights of Kashmiris and the solution for the Kashmir problem in which Pakistan was not successful. But later, Pakistan has been very active in the proceedings of the United Nations and the Pakistani delegations made effective contribution for the independence of many states, which were under colonial rule in s particularly in case of Muslim states such as Palestine. Pakistan has contributed effectively and regularly to the United Nations peace-keeping missions in African and Asian countries.
Pakistan was elected thrice as member of the Security Council. Pakistan was effective in getting resolutions passed in General Assembly asking for withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan and always supported the Palestinian and Arab cause.
Chaudhry Zafarullah Khan of Pakistan worked as a judge of international Court of Justice for a number of years. Thus, on the whole Pakistan has been a successful member of UNO. However, despite regular meetings, the group never developed a permanent structure or a system for raising troops for mutual defence. Thus by the organisation had quietly dissolved. In September , Pakistan joined SEATO, but the decision faced opposition from within the Pakistan government and so the treaty was not ratified until The treaty also applied to only against the communist aggression, thus Pakistan was to receive no help for its wars with India.
Pakistan had also hoped for a permanent military force to protect all member countries against any attack — it was, however, not accepted. It did not support Pakistan during and wars. Finally Bhutto withdrew from the organisation in after the Bangladesh Crisis.
Since the foundation of OIC, Pakistan had been an active member of it and had been actively participating in the activities of OIC aimed at Islamic unity, solidarity and stability. Pakistan has also taken part in all summits and conferences held under the banner of OIC. Pakistan also contributed her due share in all respects for the achievement of its objectives.
It had raised voice for the Palestinian Cause. The summit showed that Pakistan had many friends all over the Muslim world. Thus Pakistan also remained a prominent member of OIC. This encouraged the three countries to develop closer trade links and help each other with industrial projects, such as setting up mills, and factories. In case of Canal Water Dispute, the UN played a significant role when the President of the World Bank made a recommendation that it should provide financial and technical support to resolve the disagreement.
This proposal formed the basis of the Indus Water Treaty signed in September Pakistan has been an active member of NAM organisation and took active part in its deliberations. Pakistan has been an effective member of Common wealth except during the Pakistan has always stood for justice, equality, peace, security and rights of the people.
On the whole Pakistan has been quite successful as a member of world organisations. But at this time, USA was working towards an anti-communist alliance with India, so it was sometime before they embraced an alliance with Pakistan with any enthusiasm. During independence struggle, the America had often talked of need of unity between Muslims and Hindus, but Muslims wanted a separate homeland, so they were disturbed by this.
It also took several years before USA sent an ambassador to Pakistan. Liaqat Ali khan was frustrated by coolness of Americans towards an alliance with Pakistan.
He accepted the offer to visit Soviet Union in He was successful by this visit in forcing Americans into closer alliance. India was reluctant to sign an anti-communist alliance in return for military and economic aid. Agreement was signed and American aid began to flow into Pakistan.
The relations became warm and good. Pakistan also joined, but the decision faced opposition from within the govt.
But Pakistan soon realised that its membership was of little importance as treaty only applied to help against communist aggression. So Pakistan was received no support in its wars against India. In , Bhutto withdrew Pakistan from the organisation. USA supported it, but never actually joined. However, during s and s relations were often strained. In , China went to a war with India. Pakistan was angered over this because USA did not consult Pakistan before providing aid. As both were communist, so these visits displeased USA.
0コメント