Q: How has Pakistan promoted the development of Sindhi since 1947

(1947-1999)? [4]
Ans.
Government set up Sindhi Literary Board in 1948, “Bazm-i-Talib-ul-Maula” in 1954,
and later, Sachal Sarmast Academy. A department of Sindhology was set up in the Sindh
University, Jamshoro to encourage research on Sindhi language and literature. Under the
1972 Language Bill, Sindhi and Urdu were declared the national languages of Sindh. Radio
stations of Karachi, Hyderabad and Sukkur, and PTV Karachi have been broadcasting
programs in Sindhi.

Q: How has Pakistan promoted the development of Pashto since 1947

(1947-1999)? [4]
Ans.
Pushto was promoted by the Peshawar University, and the Academy of Pashto that
was established in 1954. This institute under the chairmanship of Maulana Abdul Qadir took
great pains to compile the first Pashto dictionary. Pashto is taught at college and university
level, and post graduate classes are held in Peshawar University. Radio Pakistan Peshawar
and PTV Peshawar broadcast a variety of programs in Pashto. Abasin Arts Council has been
promoting Pashto theatre.

Q: How has the Pakistan government promoted the development of

Balochi since 1947 (1947-1999)? [4]
Ans.
Radio Pakistan Karachi, and later, PTV Karachi broadcasted programs in Balochi
after independence. After the establishment of PTV Quetta, many more programs began to
be telecasted. Baloch Literary Association was set up for the same purpose. Newspapers like
“Awaam” and some weekly and monthly magazines like “Omaan”, “Sangat” and “Mahatak”
were issued in Balochi. Government has patronized prominent poets and writers in Balochi
that include Atta Shad, Ishaq Shamim, Gul Khan Nazir and Azad Jamal Din.

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