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Provincial languages of Pakistan

Okay kiddo, you know how we speak different languages in different parts of the world, right? In Pakistan, there are many different languages spoken across different regions, just like how there are different languages in other countries too. These different languages are called provincial languages because they are mostly spoken within a particular province or region of Pakistan.

For example, in Punjab which is the largest province of Pakistan, people mostly speak Punjabi. In Sindh, which is another province, people mostly speak Sindhi. Balochistan is another province where people mostly speak Balochi, and in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, people mostly speak Pashto.

Apart from these four big provinces, there are also two smaller territories, Gilgit Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir where people speak different languages like Shina, Balti, Burushaski, and Pahari.

So, in summary, Pakistan is a land of many provinces and territories, each with its own unique culture, tradition, and language. These provincial languages play a significant role in shaping the identity of the people who speak them, and they are an essential part of Pakistan's diverse heritage.