FLI supported its partner organization, the Kalkoti Community Welfare Organization (KCWO), in hosting the event “Kalkoti Poetry & Student Speeches 2026” last weekend in Kalkot, Upper Dir. The program celebrated the Kalkoti language, local culture, and literary talent, while giving Kohistani youth a platform to express themselves. Program Highlights Student Speeches: Schoolchildren delivered speeches in […]
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The Forum for Language Initiatives (FLI) supported its partner organization, the Palula Community Welfare Organization (PCWO), in organizing a vibrant poetry gathering in Biori village of Lower Chitral on July 18. The event brought together dozens of community members, including youth and elders, with more than a dozen poets expressing themselves in their native Palula […]
The Forum for Language Initiatives (FLI) has proudly announced the publication of Aruswari — meaning “tasty words” — the first-ever poetry anthology in the Kateviri language. This landmark book brings together the creative voices of nine poets from the Kateviri community, marking a significant step in the preservation and promotion of this endangered language. The […]
The Forum for Language Initiatives (FLI) has released its latest (Apr-May-Jun) quarterly report, showcasing the progress in language development and capacity-building efforts across north Pakistan. Teacher Training in Saraiki A major milestone this quarter was the successful training of 50 schoolteachers from Dera Ismail Khan in Saraiki language teaching. This initiative strengthens mother-tongue education and […]
FLI organized a three‑day workshop for Ormuri poets in Dera Ismail Khan from May 18 to 20, enabling them to create content and write in their own language. Ormuri, spoken in Kaniguram, South Waziristan, by around 6,000 people, has been part of FLI’s language development work for many years. Building on earlier literacy and community […]
The Awami Nastaliq team has released updated versions of its fonts — Awami OT TechPre AutoKern and Awami OT TechPre MinKern — now available for download from the project’s GitHub repository. These new OpenType-based versions offer improved compatibility and refined kerning, continuing the effort to preserve the elegance and authenticity of the Nastaliq script. Download: […]
The Awami Nastaliq team has released updated versions of its fonts — Awami OT TechPre AutoKern and Awami OT TechPre MinKern — now available for download from the project’s GitHub repository. These new OpenType-based versions offer improved compatibility and refined kerning, continuing the effort to preserve the elegance and authenticity of the Nastaliq script. Download: Awami Nastaliq GitHub Repository
FLI’s three-day training workshop for government school teachers on Saraiki subject teaching successfully concluded in Dera Ismail Khan. The closing ceremony was marked by the distribution of certificates to both participants and trainers, who themselves are government school teachers. Representative from the Directorate of Professional Development, Mr. Muneerr Ali Shah distributed certificates. The event took […]
The Executive Board of FLI convened its annual meeting on April 12, 2026, with all seven board members and the Executive Director of the organization in attendance. Participants included Dr. M. K. Khan, Dr. Farhat Abdullah, Mr. Zulfiqar Khan, and Mr. Fazal Karim, while Ms. Fozia Qazi joined virtually via Zoom. The session was chaired […]