ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Nationwide Heritage and Tradition, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, on Wednesday unveiled the primary three volumes of the revised version of Urdu Lughat (Tarikhi Usool Par), reaffirming the federal government’s dedication to preserving and selling Pakistan’s linguistic and cultural heritage.
Presiding over the launch ceremony, the minister described Urdu because the guardian of the nation’s id, introduced his advice of famend linguist Dr. Haji Muhammad Rafiq Pardesi for one in all Pakistan’s highest civil awards, and witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the publication of all 22 volumes of the historic dictionary.
The launching ceremony, organized by the Nationwide Language Promotion Division (NLPD), was attended by Federal Secretary for Nationwide Heritage and Tradition Division Asad Rehman Gilani, famend linguist Dr. Haji Muhammad Rafiq Pardesi, senior authorities officers, literary students, linguists, and members of the tutorial group.
Addressing the gathering, Federal Minister Aurangzeb Khan Khichi stated Urdu is the custodian of Pakistan’s nationwide id and cultural heritage, and the publication of an genuine historic dictionary represents a priceless scholarly asset for the nation. He assured the federal government’s continued assist for initiatives geared toward selling the Urdu language and preserving the nation’s literary heritage.
The minister stated the superbly printed Nastaliq version mirrored the continued progress and vitality of the Urdu language. He famous that the Nationwide Heritage and Tradition Division, via its affiliated establishments, was making vital contributions to the promotion of Pakistan’s cultural and linguistic legacy, with the Nationwide Language Promotion Division enjoying a number one function.
Paying tribute to the companies of Dr. Haji Muhammad Rafiq Pardesi, the minister congratulated the Nationwide Language Promotion Division and the Urdu Dictionary Board on the profitable publication of the primary three revised volumes. In recognition of Dr. Pardesi’s excellent contribution to the preservation and promotion of Urdu, he introduced that he would advocate his identify for one in all Pakistan’s highest civil awards.
Federal Secretary Asad Rehman Gilani described the revised version of the dictionary as the result of years of devoted scholarly effort. He noticed that nations preserving their dictionaries additionally protect their mental traditions, cultural id, and historic reminiscence.
He appreciated the efforts of the Nationwide Language Promotion Division and recommended Director Normal Prof. Dr. Muhammad Saleem Mazhar and his crew for efficiently engaging in this vital nationwide mission.
Director Normal of the Nationwide Language Promotion Division, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Saleem Mazhar, stated establishments established after Pakistan’s independence had performed a significant function in safeguarding the nation’s literary and cultural heritage. He said that Urdu Lughat (Tarikhi Usool Par) stands among the many world’s best scholarly dictionaries when it comes to analysis and tutorial requirements.
He recalled that the primary quantity of the dictionary was revealed in 1977 and the ultimate quantity of the sooner version in 2010, expressing confidence that work on the remaining volumes of the revised version would now transfer ahead at an accelerated tempo.
Govt Director of the Nationwide Language Promotion Division, Dr. Rashid Hameed, welcomed the contributors and acknowledged the monetary assist prolonged by Barkati Basis founder Dr. Haji Muhammad Rafiq Pardesi, saying his patronage had made the publication of the revised version potential.
He added that with the continued assist of the federal authorities, the remaining volumes can be accomplished immediately.
Talking on the event, Dr. Haji Muhammad Rafiq Pardesi described the historic Urdu dictionary as a useful useful resource for linguistic analysis.
He stated the revised version would supply researchers, college students, and students with simpler entry to genuine and dependable linguistic materials. Calling Urdu his “mom language,” he expressed satisfaction at contributing to its preservation and improvement.
Earlier, literary students Wajid Jawad, Dr. Farooq Adil, Dr. Abid Sial, Dr. Humaira Ashfaq, Dr. Rabia Kiyani, and Dr. Amjad Kallu highlighted the significance of the Urdu language and emphasised the scholarly worth of the historic dictionary.
On the conclusion of the ceremony, Federal Minister Aurangzeb Khan Khichi and Dr. Haji Muhammad Rafiq Pardesi signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the publication of all 22 volumes of the revised historic Urdu dictionary.
Dr. Pardesi additionally introduced sacred relics, a particular copy of the Holy Quran, and the primary three revealed volumes of the revised dictionary to the federal minister. In recognition of his useful companies for the promotion of Urdu, the minister introduced Dr. Pardesi with a certificates of appreciation.
