Urdu is the national language and one of the two official languages of Pakistan. It is used in education, literature, offices, and court business. It holds a repository of the cultural and social heritage of the country.

The following steps have been taken by the government to foster / promote the growth of Urdu: [4][7]

• Urdu is the medium of instruction in many educational institutions of Pakistan, and it is a compulsory subject in all public and private schools.
• A dictionary of office terms in Urdu has been published (lughat), and steps have been taken to move away from English as the language of administration.
• Urdu is the medium for television and radio programs. Urdu plays and films are very popular.
• Novels, poetry, magazines, and newspapers are widely read.
• The government has made Urdu the national language of the country, giving it utmost importance and development.
• Every year, prizes and titles are given by the government to the best Urdu books, poets, and writers.
• According to the 1973 Constitution, Urdu is the national and official language of Pakistan. It was stated that steps will be taken to make it a complete official language, and it will replace English completely in offices as an official language.

Why was urdu was chosen as the national language of pakistan? [7]

• Urdu was chosen as the national language of Pakistan due to its historical significance and association with the country's Muslim heritage. Having been used as a language of communication for centuries, Urdu had a special place in the hearts of Muslims, who had used it to express their thoughts, feelings, and ideas. The language had been promoted by the Mughals, who enjoyed Urdu poetry and writings, and it had been used as a common language for communication between different regions. famous poets like mirza ghalib, mir taqi mir, dard, sauda
• Urdu's association with the Pakistan Movement was another important reason for its selection as the national language. As the language of the movement, Urdu played a crucial role in the struggle for independence, and it was seen as a unifying force that brought together people from different regions and backgrounds. The Muslim League, which was formed to defend Muslim interests and protect Urdu, also played a significant role in promoting the language. Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, was particularly keen to promote Urdu as a national language, seeing it as a way to create unity among the people of Pakistan.
• Urdu's rich literary tradition was another factor that contributed to its selection as the national language. With a long history of poetry and writings, Urdu had been used by some of the greatest poets and writers in Indian and Pakistani history, including Amir Khusrou, Ghalib, and Allama Iqbal. The language had a vast literary wealth, with many classic works of poetry and prose that were widely read and studied. This rich literary tradition made Urdu an obvious choice for the national language.
• Urdu was chosen as the national language to avoid language controversy between the provinces and to promote unity between the regions. As a language that was used in all five provinces but was not the language of any one province, Urdu was seen as a neutral language that could be accepted by people from all regions. This helped to promote unity and avoid language controversy, which was an important consideration in the early years of Pakistan's independence.

How has Pakistan promoted the development of Sindhi since 1947. [4]

• 1948 Sindhi Literary Board was set up which has printed many books and magazines in Sindhi.
• Important Sindhi authors are Pir All Muhammad Rashdi, Faqir Nabi Buksh and G. Allana.

Many important folk literature books have been written.

• In 1954 Bazm-e-Talib-ul-Muala was set up to promote Sindhi literature.