Pakistan is a very diverse nation being known for having 72 languages, where 66 are igneous. Urdu would be considered the national language of Pakistan, while Panjabi is the most spoken within the population. The different regions of Pakistan have their own languages including Pashto, Sindhi, Saraiki, and Balochi. Other Pakistani languages are natively spoken, meaning only in villages or small neighborhoods. Even English is spoken due to schools, work environments, and business meetings. Pakistan was in the dictatorship of Britian for a long-time period causing them to speak English. After gaining independence, they modified their country rules and originated their language to Urdu.

Other Languages Spoken:

Languages in Panjabi Region

• Punjabi
• Saraiki
• Pothohari
• Hindko
• Haryanvi
• Pashto
• Bagri
• Urdu

Languages in Gilgit Baltistan Region

• Balti
• Shina
• Gujari
• Kashmiri
• Badeshi
• Burushaski

Languages in Kashmir and Azad Jammu Region

• Kashmiri
• Pahari
• Mirpuri
• Pashto
• Hindko
• Punjabi
• Gujari/Gojri
• Urdu

Languages in Sindh Region

• Sindhi
• Urdu
• Saraiki
• Gujarati
• Dhatki
• Pashto
• Marwari
• Kathiawari
• Balochi
• Kutchi
• Odki

Languages in Balochistan Region

• Balochi
• Brahui
• Pashto
• Saraiki
• Sindhi
• Dehwari – Persian
• Makrani
• Hazargi – Persian
• Dari

Languages in Pakhtunkhwa Region

• Pashto
• Hindko
• Khowar
• Kalami
• Saraiki
• Kohistani
• Kalasha
• Pahari
• Torwali
• Palula
• Kashmiri
• Ushoji
• Domaki
• Wakhi
• Bateri
• Kundal
• Shahi
• Persian
• Dameli
• Kalkoti

Regions of Pakistan: