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FLI’s Annual Report 2025 is Out

We are pleased to share our Annual Report, capturing a year of growth, and collaboration. This publication highlights the initiatives we undertook, the communities we engaged, and the progress achieved in advancing cultural preservation, strengthening and inclusive development. The report reflects not only our organizational milestones but also the collective spirit of partners, supporters, and […]

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Pathak Festival Celebrated in Yadgha-Speaking Region of Lower Chitral for Third Consecutive Year

Lower Chitral witnessed a celebration of cultural heritage during the first week of February 2026, as the Pathak Festival was organized for the third consecutive year with the support of the Forum for Language Initiatives (FLI). The festival, held in the Yadgha-speaking region, honored the spiritual legacy of Pir Nasir Khusro, a revered Sufi saint […]

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FLI Launches Poetry Promotion in Two Languages

Islamabad | January 31, 2026 FLI has launched a new project to promote poetry in the Ormuri and Palula languages. The initiative marks another milestone in FLI’s ongoing efforts to strengthen indigenous languages through creative and cultural expression. The first activity of the project has begun at FLI’s Islamabad office, where a three-day training is […]

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FLI Signs MoU with Palula Language Community

January 22, 2026. The Forum for Language Initiatives (FLI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Palula Community Welfare Organization (PCWO), marking an important step in our commitment to promoting indigenous poetry. Qazi Israr, President of PCWO, signed MoU on behalf of the Palula community. FLI previously consulted closely with both the Palula […]

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Devotional Song in Shina — A Gift for Youth and Community

FLI is proud to present a devotional song in the Shina language, created to celebrate the spiritual and cultural heritage of Shina-speaking communities and to inspire a new generation to reconnect with their mother tongue. This recording blends traditional melody with accessible production so young listeners can both enjoy the music and feel a renewed […]

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FLI Publishes 8th Poetry Book Izran in Palula Language

The Forum for Language Initiatives (FLI) has published another milestone in indigenous literature: Izran (Rainbow), a poetry book in the Palula language authored by Munir Ahmad Abidi. This marks the 8th book published in the Palula language by FLI, in addition to printing support for education material in the language, a testament to its ongoing […]

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Join us; Tomorrow at 5:00 PM

Join us to explore the importance of documenting and revitalizing endangered languages and learn from cutting-edge fieldwork and research as FLL organises an insightful webinar on Language Documentation and Revitalization. Date: 07 January 2026 Time: 5:00 – 8:00 PM Platform: Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 481 136 511 854 21 Passcode: ow2eo6Ln

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FLI Signs MoU with Burki Welfare Association to Promote Ormuri Poetry

Dera Ismail Khan, KP – January 3, 2026 The Forum for Language Initiatives (FLI) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Burki Welfare Association (BWA), a community-based partner organization, to promote the poetry of the Ormuri language. The MoU was signed by FLI’s Executive Director, Fakhruddin Akhunzada, while Arif Zaman Burki, President of BWA, […]

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Capacity Building Workshop for Gojri Language Curriculum Developers in Muzaffarabad

Muzaffarabad, AJK — The Forum for Language Initiatives (FLI) organized a Capacity Building Workshop for Gojri Language Curriculum Developers and Reviewers from December 29, 2025 to January 2, 2026. The event brought together 15 Gojri reviewers, including teachers, linguists, and educationists, to strengthen curriculum development in light of the recent inclusion of Gojri in the […]

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Seminar on Dameli Language and Culture Held in Peshawar

Peshawar, Dec 30 – The Anjuman Taraqqi Damiyan Basha in collaboration with the Forum for Language Initiatives (FLI) organized a seminar dedicated to the Dameli language and culture. The highlight of the program was the launch of Push Bati (Bouquet of Flowers), a poetry collection by renowned Dameli poet Muhammad Akram Khaksar, published by FLI. […]