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Mr. Jamal Shah
Federal Minister
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Mrs. Humaira Ahmed
Federal Secretary |
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Prof. Dr. Muhammad Saleem Mazhar
Director General |
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The National Language Promotion Department (National Language Authority) was established on October 4, 1979, under Article 251 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973;
to remove difficulties and pave the way for the adoption of Urdu; the national language, as the official language of the country; and present recommendations to the government for its usage as the working medium in all fields of life; and to promote cooperation among academic, research and educational institutions towards this end.
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Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah's Message
“But let me make it clear to you that the State language of Pakistan is going to be Urdu and no other language. Anyone who tries to mislead you is really the enemy of Pakistan. Without one State language, no nation can remain tied up solidly together and function. Look at the history of other countries.”
(Dhaka, March 21, 1948)
The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973, says:
(1) The National language of Pakistan is Urdu, and arrangements shall be made for its being used for official and other purposes within fifteen years from the commencing day.
(2) Subject to clause (1), the English language may be used for official purposes until arrangements are made for its replacement by Urdu.
(3) Without prejudice to the status of the National language, a Provincial Assembly may by law prescribe measures for the teaching, promotion and use of a provincial language in addition to the national language.
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