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LINGUISTIC DIVERSITY AND NATIONAL IDENTITY IN PAKISTAN PARLIAMENTS INFLUENCE

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/glr.2023(VIII-I).35      10.31703/glr.2023(VIII-I).35      Published : Mar 2023

Linguistic Diversity and National Identity in Pakistan: Parliament's Influence

Abstract

    Since its formation in 1947, Pakistan's linguistic diversity, where more than 70 languages are spoken, has had a significant impact on the country's national identity. This study uses a multidisciplinary method to analyse how Pakistan's parliament affects national identity in the midst of this diversity. It draws on linguistics, the study of politics, and sociology. The impact of parliamentary language rules on political discourse and unity is examined. This study examines how parliament promotes interlanguage harmony, protects rights, and builds a shared national identity through an extensive assessment of parliament debates, legislation, and their implementation.Additionally, it examines the challenges posed by linguistic diversity and how these impact cohesiveness and stability. This study provides insights to guide strategies that encourage unity in the face of variety, fostering a more inclusive and peaceful Pakistani society. It does this by shedding light on the interactions between diversity in languages, parliament, and national identity.

    Linguistic Diversity, National Identity, Pakistan, Parliament, Influence

    (1) Chaman Hussain
    PhD. Scholar, Department of History and Pakistan Studies. University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Mahboob Hussain
    Chairman, Department of History and Pakistan Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Humaira Dar
    Associate Professor/ Head of Department History and Pakistan Studies, Government Islamia College, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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CHICAGO

    CHICAGO : Hussain, Chaman, Mahboob Hussain, and Humaira Dar. 2023. "Linguistic Diversity and National Identity in Pakistan: Parliament's Influence." Global Language Review, VIII (I): 370-378 doi: 10.31703/glr.2023(VIII-I).35

HARVARD

    HARVARD : HUSSAIN, C., HUSSAIN, M. & DAR, H. 2023. Linguistic Diversity and National Identity in Pakistan: Parliament's Influence. Global Language Review, VIII, 370-378.

MHRA

    MHRA : Hussain, Chaman, Mahboob Hussain, and Humaira Dar. 2023. "Linguistic Diversity and National Identity in Pakistan: Parliament's Influence." Global Language Review, VIII: 370-378

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    MLA : Hussain, Chaman, Mahboob Hussain, and Humaira Dar. "Linguistic Diversity and National Identity in Pakistan: Parliament's Influence." Global Language Review, VIII.I (2023): 370-378 Print.

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    OXFORD : Hussain, Chaman, Hussain, Mahboob, and Dar, Humaira (2023), "Linguistic Diversity and National Identity in Pakistan: Parliament's Influence", Global Language Review, VIII (I), 370-378

TURABIAN

    TURABIAN : Hussain, Chaman, Mahboob Hussain, and Humaira Dar. "Linguistic Diversity and National Identity in Pakistan: Parliament's Influence." Global Language Review VIII, no. I (2023): 370-378. https://doi.org/10.31703/glr.2023(VIII-I).35