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ICYMI | Advocates for international education warn that the Trump administration’s latest attempt to cut millions in federal funding could be a devastating blow to the nation’s pipeline of foreign language specialists and dramatically hinder the country’s...

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A hand holding a small globe with a graduation cap on it. In black text the kicker Government, the headline How Trump’s Pocket Rescissions Could Affect Higher Ed, and the dek The administration is defunding one program that supported instruction for “critical languages,” and experts worry the move could undermine national security. Photo illustration by Justin Morrison/Inside Higher Ed | Jinda Noipho/iStock/Getty Images By the end of September, about $69.6 million of the $70.4 million that Congress allocated for International and Foreign Language Education’s domestic programs—or all but 1 percent—expired. However, key lawmakers have pledged to fight the rescission. Two more text blocks read: Fanta Aw and others noted that after the Sept. 11 attacks, when the government was grappling to find multilingual staff for its intelligence agencies, IFLE-funded programs helped individuals become fluent in Urdu, Farsi and other critical languages. More recently, she said, they have been key in responding to the Russia–Ukraine war. Another text block reads: Continuing to defund foreign language programs in an increasingly interdependent economy isn’t going to make this country safer, stronger or more prosperous, said Fanta Aw. Rather, it’s going to be “incredibly disruptive.”
October 2, 2026 at 12:08 PM
lukelebrun.ca
Later in August 2025, "Daniel Robson" publishes his first of several articles in The Hub calling for stronger enforcement of "anti-Jewish incitement in non-official languages" (he later identifies these as "Arabic... Urdu, Farsi, Punjabi")

Other articles are critical of Palestine protests and crime
H Daniel Robson is a Canadian independent journalist specializing in digital extremism, national security, and counterterrorism. You can follow him on X @Daniel_Robson_. COMMENTARY Canada has a youth extremism problem it can't continue to ignore 17 FEBRUARY 2026 COMMENTARY Here's how Canada can prevent Stolen Canadian cars are antisemitic extremism 20 JANUARY 2026 Kids Desere Al Normal Chill bod CRIME A8RS COMMENTARY Daniel Robson: Canada has a language blind spot when it comes to anti-Jewish hatred 22 AUGUST 2025 = Daniel Robson LATEST NEWS COMMENTARY Canada is becoming a safe haven for international criminals and terrorists 23 MARCH 2026 COMMENTARY Daniel Robson: The Canada India reset will fail unless we shut extremist gaps at home 25 SEPTEMBER 2025 COMMENTARY ending up all over the world- will we finally do something about it? 11 DECEMBER
September 25, 2026 at 4:15 AM
stephenkb.bsky.social
The “I’m spending time in Holborn and St Pancras this week, maybe I’ll see you there” last line, nicely done:
Sadiq Khan pokes fun at Zack Polanski with Urdu answer
Mr Polanski spoke Urdu, the national language of Pakistan, in a video as part of his campaign to be the next MP for Holborn and St Pancras
www.mylondon.news
September 17, 2026 at 3:32 PM
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New on Squid TV: India – Urdu TV 🇮🇳
www.squidtv.net/india/urdu/
We’ve added a new page featuring Urdu-language television channels in India, including news, culture and entertainment.

#India #Urdu #UrduTV #IndianTV #IndianMedia #Television #SouthAsia #SquidTV
India : Urdu-Language TV Channels & Broadcasters Guide | Squid TV
India : Urdu-language TV channels and broadcasters, including national, regional, news, entertainment, public service and free-to-air networks, with selected broadcasters featuring live news coverage.
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August 20, 2026 at 1:56 PM
magdalenadk.bsky.social
The National Disaster Management Authority just sent this warning out throughout the region.

While I'm located in a safe area, the videos coming from other parts of the twin cities is horrible.
Image depicts an Urdu language warning about flooding occurring in Punjab, along with an English translation of the text via Google Translate.
July 17, 2025 at 12:52 PM
s-romanyousafzai.bsky.social
At what point in his loyalty did he leave us🖤❤️‍🩹

that we still remember him fondly?💞❤️‍🩹

Poet late "Mohsen Naqvi"
#urdu-national#language
🖤❤️‍🩹💞
June 13, 2026 at 2:57 PM
s-romanyousafzai.bsky.social
‏‎ہم نے طوفان سے سیکھا ہے سنبھل کر جینا!

زندگی ھے تو ہر اک حال میں ہنستے رہنا!

#اردو-قومی-زبان🌹🩵🌷🌹❤️🌷🩵🌹💥✨

We have learned from the storm to live with care!

If there is life, then keep smiling in every situation!

#Urdu-National-Language🌹🩵🌷🌹❤️🌷🩵🌹💥✨
April 1, 2026 at 3:26 PM
s-romanyousafzai.bsky.social
جس نے دانستہ کیا ھو نظر انداز وسیم!

اس کو کچھ یاد دلائیں تو دلائیں کیسے!!

وسیم بریلوی!!🥀
#اردو-قومی-زبان
❤️‍🩹🖤❤️‍🩹🖤❤️‍🩹🖤❤️‍🩹🖤❤️‍🩹🖤❤️‍🩹🖤 Whoever deliberately ignored Wasim!!

How can I remind him of something!!

Wasim Barelvi!!🥀
#Urdu-National-Language
❤️‍🩹🖤❤️‍🩹🖤❤️‍🩹🖤❤️‍🩹🖤❤️‍🩹🖤❤️‍🩹🖤
April 1, 2026 at 2:54 PM
s-romanyousafzai.bsky.social
‏‎لغزشیں کون سنبھالے کہ محبت میں یہاں

ہم نے پہلے بھی بہت بوجھ اٹھایا ہوا ھے

عرفان صدیقی!!🥀
#اردو-قومی-زبان
❤️‍🩹🖤❤️‍🩹🖤❤️‍🩹🖤❤️‍🩹🖤❤️‍🩹🖤🌹Who can handle the burdens that love brings here

We have already carried a lot of burdens

Irfan Siddiqui!!🥀
#Urdu-National-Language
❤️‍🩹🖤❤️‍🩹🖤❤️‍🩹🖤❤️‍🩹🖤❤️‍🩹🖤🌹
April 1, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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Faysal Quraishi advises Pakistani cricketers to speak in Urdu instead of English
KARACHI – Renowned Pakistani actor Faysal Quraishi has called on the national cricketers to communicate in their native language, Urdu, emphasizing that not knowing English should not be a concern. Quraishi, who hosts a popular talk show on a private TV channel, emphasized the importance of speaking in one’s mother tongue during a viral video […] The post Faysal Quraishi advises Pakistani cricketers to speak in Urdu instead of English appeared first on Daily Pakistan English News.
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March 6, 2026 at 7:27 AM
jamshid2024.bsky.social
Why some people are Very proudly saying that they can speak English
But they have to know thate ours national language is .... Urdu...... very sade. 😒😒😒
December 27, 2024 at 1:42 PM
gleanniucha.bsky.social
The East Pakistan people did protest - the majority of the population was from East Pakistan and their mother language was Bangla

They demanded Bangla be at least one of the national languages, in addition to Urdu

At a demonstration on 21 February 1952 Police opened fire..

5 killed 100s injured
February 21, 2026 at 7:55 AM
gleanniucha.bsky.social
More foul ups with British facilitation

In 1948 the newly formed Pakistan Govt declared Urdu to be the sole national language of Pakistan

Despite Bengali spoken by the majority of people combining East and West Pakistan

To crush protest the government outlawed public meetings and rallies
February 21, 2026 at 7:52 AM
moneymoves360.bsky.social
The Supreme Court said- Language is not religion: It is wrong to consider Urdu to be the language of Muslims only; Case of being written in Urdu on board in Maharashtra

Hindi news National Urdu language | Maharashtra Akola Municipality Marathi Urdu Language Case New Delhi28 minutes ago Copy link…
The Supreme Court said- Language is not religion: It is wrong to consider Urdu to be the language of Muslims only; Case of being written in Urdu on board in Maharashtra
Hindi news National Urdu language | Maharashtra Akola Municipality Marathi Urdu Language Case New Delhi28 minutes ago Copy link Justice of Supreme Court Sudhanshu Dhulia and Justice K.K. The bench of Vinod Chandran, while delivering the verdict, said that "language is not of any religion, but of community, region and people. Language is culture and the criteria of society is the criteria of civilized journey." The Supreme Court has rejected a petition challenging the use of Urdu language with Marathi on the board of Patur Municipal Council in Akola district of Maharashtra.
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April 16, 2025 at 6:26 AM
thequizforge.bsky.social
🧠 Trivia Time!

What is the official national language of Pakistan?

Options:
1. Punjabi
2. Pashto
3. Indian
4. Urdu

Reply with your answer!
November 28, 2025 at 6:00 AM
kearns.bsky.social
I once forgot that Urdu is a national language of Pakistan and not Bangladesh. And getting that wrong kept me from being the youngest representative of my school at the WV GeoBee (and kept me from meeting Alex Trebek)
August 4, 2026 at 11:43 PM
yesterqueers.com
Day 10 of 30 Days of Queer Poets celebrates the Pakistani-American writer and activist who was the first to publish a collection of gay poems in Urdu, the national language of Pakistan: IFTI NASIM.

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30 Days of Queer Poets: IFTI NASIM | Yesterqueers
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April 10, 2025 at 8:12 PM
thefridaytimes.bsky.social
Respecting Punjabi, Sindhi, Pashto, Balochi, Seraiki, and others ensures dignity in schools, services, media and national life.
By Maham Fazal

Read more: thefridaytimes.com/18-Aug-2025/...

#language #Pakistan #Urdu #languagesrights #mothertongue #education #NationalLanguage
August 18, 2025 at 1:12 PM
thefridaytimes.bsky.social
Pakistan’s unity depends on balance: Urdu as a link language, English as a working skill, and mother tongues as the foundation of identity.
By Maham Fazal

Read more: thefridaytimes.com/18-Aug-2025/...

#languagepolicy #Pakistan #Urdu #languagesrights #mothertongue #education #multilingualeducation
How Language Policy Shapes Pakistan’s Unity And Why Balance Matters
Language policy in Pakistan must balance Urdu’s national role with space for Punjabi, Sindhi, Pashto, Balochi, Seraiki and others
thefridaytimes.com
August 18, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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Feed: "Language Log"
By: Victor Mair on Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Pakistan's Persian national anthem
  The speaker's name is Shabnam Nasimi.  She is a British-Afghan social activist, writer, and political commentator. Ghaznavid; Urdu; Arabization; Turkish; Afghanistan; Turandot   Selected readings "The Story of Puccini & Turandokht" — Puccini turned this Central Asian heroine into a Chinese princess; if readers ask for it, I may devote a separate post about how […]
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April 29, 2026 at 9:49 AM
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Feed: "Neko Random"
By: Adam (Neko Random) on Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Fun Facts and Trivia About The Urdu Language
Urdu is an Indo-European language descended from Shauraseni Prakrit, which itself evolved from Sanskrit. Its name comes from the Turkish word ordu (“army”), as soldiers helped spread and popularize the tongue. Urdu is the national language of Pakistan and is mutually intelligible with Hindi, the national language of India. Pakistan was once part of India,
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October 9, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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Feed: "Economic Times"
Published on Saturday, February 22, 2025
International Mother Language Day: Bangladesh’s tryst with destiny
73 years ago, Bengali people in East Pakistan protested against the imposition of Urdu as the national language, which led to the martyrdom of several students. The movement was commemorated by UNESCO in declaring International Mother Language Day on 21st February.
economictimes.indiatimes.com
February 22, 2025 at 6:36 PM
tonyman.bsky.social
Yeah, I know there are lots of Desi/Indians/South Asians in the UK, but very few Hindu speakers.

Urdu, Bengali, Punjabi, Gujerati, sure, but not a lot of actual Hindi Speakers; There's around 50,000 Hindi speakers in the UK. Hindi is not even in the top 20. .

www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopula...
Language, England and Wales - Office for National Statistics
Main language, English language proficiency, and household language in England and Wales, Census 2021 data.
www.ons.gov.uk
July 25, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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🔐💰Ambreen, S., & To, C. K. S. (2024). Review of the Phonological System of Contemporary #Urdu Spoken in 🇵🇰Pakistan. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 27(1), 101–112. doi.org/10.1080/1754...
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Review of the Phonological System of Contemporary Urdu Spoken in Pakistan
Urdu is the lingua franca and national language of Pakistan, and is the 10th most-spoken language worldwide with over 230 million speakers. The Urdu phonological system has been examined over the p...
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January 23, 2025 at 12:37 AM