KARACHI:
Language is primarily a tool for communication. But in Pakistan, speaking English and wearing a tie-suit are often viewed as badges of privilege and social status. While acquiring any foreign language is practical, a nation must never discard its own. Developed countries like China, Japan, Germany and South Korea prove that progress does not require abandoning one’s heritage. These countries have achieved global prominence while prioritising their native languages. Unfortunately, in corporate and academic settings across Pakistan, speaking Urdu in presentations often invites judgment rather than respect. Embracing modernity is positive, but equating it with the neglect of our identity is a mistake. While learning additional languages is essential in an interconnected world, Urdu must always remain our first preference.
Inamullah Lashari
Jacobabad
