Most Pakistani’s have been brought up speaking our national language Urdu and English. Instead of conversing in Urdu, many of us lapse into English during everyday conversation. Even people who do not speak English very well try their best to sneak in a sentence or two, considering it pertinent for their acceptance in the “cooler crowd”.
It was just something that we took up because of society. Even when people speak in Urdu, they tend to include a lot of English words in their sentences. I am sure all of us are aware of how beautiful Urdu is – the poetry, grace and rhythm of our language is exceptional. One excuse that springs to mind is the concept of “westernisation” due to the increased pace of globalisation in today’s world.
I write this letter because it is high time we break such ignorant patterns in our society. Urdu is a beautiful and graceful language and we owe our country the respect it deserves by speaking and portraying our true roots.
Alina Fatima
Karachi
