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Writers, scholars call on govt to promote, protect mother languages

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ISLAMABAD: Ali Ahmed Qamar is a writer from Gilgit-Baltistan, who has written two books in the Balti and Potohari languages. In 2010, he submitted both to the Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) to be considered for the Kamal-e-Fun award. However, PAL said neither of the languages was being considered for the award, and suggested he […]