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 […]
Islamabad, April 8, 2026 — The Forum for Language Initiatives (FLI) brought together its partners for a one-day summit in Islamabad, where 27 representatives from 16 language communities across northern Pakistan and the federal capital gathered to review last year’s achievements and chart the course for 2026. Leadership and Vision The summit was chaired by […]
FLI organized a three‑day workshop for Palula poets, enabling them to create content and write in their own language. Palula, spoken in southern Chitral by around 15,000 people, has long been a focus of FLI’s educational and literacy initiatives. Over the years, FLI implemented its flagship multilingual education program in Palula, followed by a successful […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]