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 […]
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, […]