Pakistan is dropping English as its official language and switching to Urdu, a popular language in the Indian subcontinent. The long-rumored change was confirmed by Pakistani Minister of Planning, ...

Enthusiasts of the Urdu language in India were ecstatic when it was announced in the western state of Maharashtra that Urdu houses would be opened to promote the language, as many urge authorities to ...

It's well past midnight, yet the Sheikh Rashid Auditorium in Dubai crackles with infectious energy. Renowned Pakistani poet Abbas Tabish commands the stage, reciting his verses as applause erupts like ...