Zulfiqar Shah Stresses Collective Efforts for Promotion and Preservation of Sindhi Language
Hyderabad, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 3rd Oct, 2026)
A seminar focusing on the development, social status, history, and cultural significance of the Sindhi language was held at Basant Hall, jointly organized by the Endowment Fund Trust and the Sindhi Language Authority.
Sindh Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities, Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah, attended as the chief guest, where scholars, writers, and experts discussed:
- The historical and cultural importance of Sindhi.
- Its academic and literary contributions.
- The challenges and opportunities for its future development.
Key Points:
- Speakers highlighted the deep connection between Sindhi and Sindh's centuries-old civilization, history, and cultural identity.
- The need for coordinated efforts to preserve its rich literary and cultural heritage while ensuring its relevance in a changing world was emphasized.
- Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah noted that Sindhi had always been a vital vehicle for knowledge, literature, and cultural expression in Sindh.
- He stressed the importance of collective efforts involving government institutions, writers, intellectuals, scholars, researchers, and the younger generation for its preservation and development.
- The minister advocated for promoting Sindhi in line with modern requirements, particularly by integrating it with technology and research.
- He assured participants of the Sindh Culture Department's continuous support for initiatives aimed at preserving and developing Sindhi.
- He appreciated the Sindhi Language Authority's efforts and stressed that linguistic development is a continuous process requiring sustained participation from all sectors of society.
The seminar also provided a platform to discuss practical proposals for expanding research on Sindhi, producing academic and literary material, and encouraging young people to maintain a stronger connection with the language.
Participants agreed on the importance of utilizing modern technology to broaden Sindhi's reach and create new opportunities in education, research, and literary expression, while preserving its heritage and adapting it to contemporary needs.