FLI Publishes Its First Book of 2025

FLI proudly announces the publication of the first book of 2025, marking the sixth book in the Dameli language. This remarkable release is the first-ever poetry book in Dameli, featuring a poetry collection by Asmat Ullah—an FLI trainee committed to language strengthening within his community.

Although Asmat Ullah does not claim to be the first poet in the Dameli language, he is the first to have his poetry collection published. We warmly congratulate him on this milestone and encourage the youth of his community to explore innovative ideas and themes as they continue to produce literature in their native tongue.

Dameli, an endangered language spoken in southern Chitral, is a priority for FLI. We are dedicated to supporting our trainees, particularly in bringing their work to print, to fortify linguistic identity. By celebrating Asmat Ullah’s achievements and this historic publication, we hope to inspire other language communities to publish their content—empowering future generations to connect with and champion their cultural heritage.