In order to promote intangible cultural heritage and to maintain peace and sustainability, scores of youth staged protest outside the Lahore Press Club and marched towards the Punjab Assembly. They demanded that Punjabi language become a compulsory subject.
“We are here to ask the government as to why they are not interested in promoting Punjabi culture in our own country,” said Jaizi Punjabi, who came from Mandi Faizabad. “Our Sufis have imparted education of peace, but unfortunately our new generation is not aware of their message.”
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He was of the view that some powerful and vested interests have destroyed the culture of the land of the Sufis and it was the reason why the youth was unaware of their own language and culture.
“Look at the people. There are toddlers and youngsters, both, and they have just one demand; to see Punjabi language as a compulsory subject in the provincial curriculum,” he added.
Punjabi Adabi Board President Parveen Malik told The Express Tribune that according to the Article 3 of the Constitution, the government was bound to promote regional languages. She said Punjab Assembly has already accepted a bill to promote mother tongues, but no visible steps were being taken to implement the same.
“We demanded of government that Punjabi language be included as a compulsory subject in curriculum so that our children could learn about the enriched Punjabi culture,” she said.
International Mother Language Day 2018 was celebrated on Wednesday across the globe including Pakistan.
The day highlighted the importance of mother tongue for quality education and linguistic diversity to take forward the new 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
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In a statement issue on the day, Adabi Board highlighted mother languages as a multilingual approach, an essential components for quality education.
International Mother Language Day was proclaimed by the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in November 1999 and proclaimed 2008 as the International Year of Languages to promote unity in diversity and international understanding through multilingualism and multiculturalism.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 22nd, 2018.
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Protesters demand mandatory status for Punjabi on International Mother Language Day
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Must watch: The Kardashians dance up a storm to 'Mundian Tu Bach Ke'
The last couple of days have seen everyone in the festive spirit, whether for weddings or for Christmas. Hollywood has seen numerous events and parties this week too, with the crème de la crème of the industry partying hard.
One such insider is supermodel Kendall Jenner. She was the life of the party at the Kardashian's Christmas Eve party this year. The night featured many other fun-filled activities and even had singer John Legend perform.
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Clad in a neon green, off-shoulder dress, Kendall can be seen having the time of her life on the occasion. In one video, she is seen having fun as she sleighs through snow while another shows her having talks with Santa Claus.
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Nonetheless, the footage that stood out the most was the video showing guests dancing the night away to hit Punjabi song Mundian To Bach Ke. The eldest sister of the Kardashian clan, Kourtney seemed to be having a blast! And of course, fans couldn't seem to contain their excitement.
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Taking to Twitter one user stated, "Just when you thought the Indian-American fusion was over, there is a video of Kourtney Kardashian dancing to Mundian!" While another wrote, How was your Christmas? Other people: dancing, partying, night out... Me: watching Kendall Jenner's story of Kourtney Kardashian dancing on Mundian!"
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‘Did you ever think we’d be here today?’ UK’s Sajid Javid asks mother in Punjabi
British Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid caught everyone by surprise by addressing his mother in Punjabi during a speech at the annual conference of the ruling Conservative Party in Manchester.
"Mummy, did you ever think we’d be here today?" he asked her in Punjabi on Monday.
Javid, son of Pakistani immigrants, welcomed his mother as he started his key note speech. "You know, 20 years ago, Mum thought it was a big deal when she watched the first Asians move into Coronation Street here in Manchester,” said the chancellor.
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“Well now, she's watched the first Asians move into Downing Street. Once again, we're living above the shop, but I'm so happy to make her proud," he added.
While speaking fluent Punjabi, he then directly addressed his mother asking her that did she ever have an idea that they would make it to here. “Mummy did you ever think we’d be here today? Daddy's shop used to be just here," Javid said light-heartedly as the audience broke into applauds and cheers.
"Sorry that's between us, I forgot you were there. Just trying to make her comfortable," said Javid following a short laugh.
Javid, son of Pakistani immigrant bus driver is known as the face of a modern, multicultural and meritocratic Britain.
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Video Courtesy: The Telegraph
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Cops accused of abusing power
An alleged incident of police brutality surfaced in Garhi Shahu, where officers reportedly assaulted a burger shop owner and his son for demanding payment.
DIG Operations Faisal Kamran has ordered an investigation by an SP. According to the shop owner, two policemen visited his burger shop. After consuming and packing burgers, they allegedly refused to pay.
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