Abstract
The 1973 Constitution recognises Urdu as Pakistan's only
national language. It also promises to make it the official
language of the state. Since the adoption of the Constitution,
the process of Urdu's implementation is still far from
complete. In many areas, it has not even started. The fifteen
year time frame given in the constitution has passed almost
thrice but English remains an administrative, economic and
social necessity. The Supreme Court of Pakistan issued its
verdict on September 8, 2015 directing the federal and
provincial governments to make Urdu the official language
within three months. The judges left the ball in the
government's court - implement the Constitution or change it.
Dr Muhammad Kamran. (2019) Implementation of Urdu in Pakistan: Important facts, DARYAFT, Volume 21 , Issue 21.
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