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ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP): Interim Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Jamal Shah on Thursday inaugurated the Department of Pashto Language at the University of Swat.
Speaking on the occasion, Jamal Shah emphasized the importance of promoting mother tongue for national development and lauded the decision to introduce Pashto language department at postgraduate level.
He acknowledged Swat's history of using Pashto as its official language during the Principality era, and hailed the establishment of the Pashto language department as a milestone in fostering the Pashto language through academic research.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Hassan Shah outlined the university's achievements and future plans and expressed his determination to enhance the university's international standing.
He revealed plans to introduce subjects such as peace and conflict studies and climate change to meet market demand.
Renowned Pashto poet and scholar Professor Abbasin Yousafzai said this timely decision pointed out that the Pashto Language Department would not only provide theoretical knowledge but also contribute to preserving the region's rich history. praised.
The ceremony was attended by Hunarqada Islamabad Secretary Amna Shah, Advisor to the Ministry of National Heritage and Culture Muhammad Kashif Irshad, local poets and scholars, and featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the official inauguration of the Pashto Language Department. I attached it. Main guest.
Other faculty, students and distinguished guests were also present on the occasion.
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