Dr. MUHAMMAD SHARIF NIZAMI vs FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN arts — 2025 CLC 469 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE

Case information

Citation: 2025 CLC 469 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE
Court: Lahore High Court
Year: 2025
Reporter: CLC
Parties: Dr. MUHAMMAD SHARIF NIZAMI vs FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN arts
Subject matter: Service

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Judgment text as reported

Dr. MUHAMMAD SHARIF NIZAMI VS FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN arts. 251(1) & 189---National language (Urdu), implementation of---Language of art. 251 of the Constitution leaves no room for further interpretation as the word "shall" in art. 251(1) of the Constitution manifests that it is mandatory provision and not directory, therefore, the provisions of art. 251 can neither be redundant nor defiance thereof can be allowed---Pursuant to art. 251 of the Constitution, Urdu has been declared as national language of Pakistan and stipulates steps to be taken by Provinces for the promotion of provincial language in addition to the national language---National language is always a driving force behind unity of citizens of a country, which makes them distinct from other nations---This is possible only if the recognition and respect is given to the national language, therefore, it is pivotal that it should be graded as a primary language and preferred source of communication at every level---apart from a name, a boundary, a currency and a flag, the national language makes a country respectable---Federal as well as Provincial Governments are bound to implement the provisions of art. 251 as well as order of the Supreme Court of Pakistan---High Court directed the respondents to take steps for implementation of Urdu language---Constitutional petitions filed by concerned citizens were disposed of accordingly.

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