Restoration of Languages & Acceptance of other Identities of Pukhtunkhwa| Zubair Torwali

In this episode of the KhanCast Podcast, Zubair Torwali examine the crucial topic of language restoration and the acceptance of diverse identities in Pakistan. With a keen focus on the preservation of endangered languages, Torwali sheds light on the importance of linguistic diversity in shaping cultural identity and representation.
Pakistan boasts a rich tapestry of 78 languages, yet a staggering 27 of these are endangered, facing the threat of extinction. Torwali underscores the significance of safeguarding these languages, emphasizing that each language carries with it a unique cultural heritage and identity.
However, despite the richness of Pakistan's linguistic landscape, prejudice and discrimination persist, particularly in educational institutions such as those in Swat. Torwali highlights the unfortunate reality where students face discrimination based on the language they speak, perpetuating harmful biases and inhibiting the celebration of linguistic diversity.
Through insightful discussion, Torwali emphasizes the inherent value of every language, advocating for their equal recognition and respect.
Watch now to gain valuable insights
00:01 Promo
01:40 Intro
03:40 languages ​​are spoken in Pakistan, and endangered?
10:00 What factors can cause a language to disappear?
12:02 Integration of word from one language into another?
19:56 What role can the state play in language protection?
29;40 Restoration of TORWALI language.
36;23 Discrimination with Torwalis
47:31 Step taken by political partis for endanger language.
55:39 Torwalis not Pashtuns? Are Torwali Afghans?
59;32 Expectation from new Govt Of KP.

[@Abrar_Pashtoon]

Torwali saib yaw qabil insan dy, der gatawar aw khwandawar bahas ye karry,, hum dagha shan pohan rawaghware

[@jawadali0]

Byshak sanga che Torwali saib oowail Jabba sirf alfaaz na de balki de ki da yaw qaum shankaht, tareekh,adab au da zarganoo kalo ilam prot ye. and no doubt jabba rajwandy kawal da yaw qaum dair ghat khidmat de. Absolutely loved Torwali saib's clear and insightful perspective! @Suhail Asghar: Thanks for introducing us to all these gems Especially highlighting the issues we common pukhtoons are not aware of.

[@amjadalikumrattv863]

Love you torwali and suhail sb big confusion sovle

[@muhammadwaqasswati6164]

Love and respect for Mr Torwali

[@ayubkhan-ec6im]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ Khan lala

[@FaizanShahAhmad]

👍👍👍👍

[@abbaskibrahim]

❤

[@maabkhan4417]

Sir Zubair the legend. I wanna meet him

[@UETwrold]

da bilkul haqeqat wai

[@UETwrold]

khancast manana

[@idreeskhan2360]

There are distts in Punjab where Pashto is spoken besides a large population of pashtoons living in other parts of Punjab but Urdu media don't consider them. Watch any show and you will see only Punjabi being promoted despite the fact that punjabi is spoken in 7 distts only. Rest is all seraiki. Why Punjab vlogers don't raise questions for Pashto language that here you try to project others. Not a good program. Asar Ahmadzay

[@thsht1677]

Why should we be like them? We are heirs to the great secular humanist tradition of Bacha Khan, We have to be better. Torwali belongs to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, if the language belongs to this land, it is ours. - ( I am a Pashtun Btw).

[@idreeskhan2360]

@@thsht1677 v true. But my point too may not be opprobrium to facts as there are dialects that are projected as languages at the cost of Pashto. Then hitting potohari, seraiki and Pashto in Punjab is also against the principles of equity and fairness. My humble reference is to ensure justice for all and sundry and broad minds galore should not hoodwink the justified claim holders in Punjab and other provinces too. For another instance, I may draw your kind attention to Sindh province where in Karachi only , 59 Lacs pakhtuns live so the channel should hv highlighted injustices to Pashto in Sindh and Punjab too. Yet I hv respect for your kind views and yes iconic humanist Bacha khan was a matchless symbol of tolerance and dedication to his noble cause who even influenced Mandela, Maududi Sb and Edhi Sb . Regards. Asar Ahmadzay

[@thsht1677]

True, Pashto speakers in other provinces should be given their due right to attain education and express though in their own language. And yes we face a lot of racism in these other provinces. @@idreeskhan2360

[@thsht1677]

Very true. Pashtuns in others provinces should be given their due cultural rights to attain education in their mother tongue and express though in it, And yes, we do face harsh discrimination in other provinces as well.@@idreeskhan2360

[@ismail4900]

then you should be happy as there are people like you in other provinces who do not accept diversity. Instead of complaining, you should be celebrating them