FLI Signs MoU with Burki Welfare Association to Promote Ormuri Poetry

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, represented the Ormuri language community. The ceremony was attended by members of BWA and the FLI team.

Earlier in the day, a preparatory meeting was held at a local hotel where 17 members of the Ormuri language community, all affiliated with BWA, participated. Ormuri poet Rozi Khan welcomed the FLI delegation, led by its Executive Director. Program Manager Naseem Haider outlined the objectives of the one-year project, while Mr. Akhunzada shared FLI’s targets and future ambitions.

During the session, Rozi Khan Burki introduced participants to the Ormuri alphabets. The project aims to capacitate Ormuri poets to write and read in their language, record their poetry digitally, and publish their creative works—marking a significant step toward preserving and promoting Ormuri literary heritage.