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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
The Executive Board of FLI held its biannual meeting on November 23, 2025, with all six board members and the Executive Director present. Attendees included Fouzia Qazi, Dr. Farhat Abdullah, Razwal Kohistan, and Fazal Karim. The session was chaired by Mr. Rozi Khan Burki, Chairman of the Executive Board. The Board reviewed FLI’s performance over […]
Forum for Language Initiatives (FLI) has announced the publication of the first-ever poetry anthology in the Kalkoti language. The book was unveiled yesterday in a ceremony held in Kalkot village, Upper Dir, attended by over 100 participants including poets, educators, elders, youth, and cultural advocates. Kalkoti, a Dardic language spoken by approximately 15,000 people in […]
The Forum for Language Initiatives (FLI) has just rolled out a major upgrade to its Android keyboards, now supporting 15 indigenous languages of northern Pakistan. This milestone marks a significant leap in digital accessibility and linguistic empowerment. Available Now on Google Play 10 keyboards are already live on the Google Play Store, ready for download. […]