Journal of Research (Urdu), BZU

Abstract

English has triumphed over all attempts to make Urdu a national language of Pakistan. During 2015, a three-member bench of Supreme Court led by Chief Justice Jawad S Khawaja combined three petitions alleging violation of article 251 of Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan. After court proceedings, the judgment directed both federal and provincial government to make Urdu as the official language within the period of three months. Although there are various social, political, and demographic aspects of debate related to adoption of Urdu as national language, this paper will focus on legal aspects of the decision pronounced by the Supreme Court of Pakistan. The research will critically analyse interpretation of the apex court with the perspective of its enforcement at Federal and Provincial levels. The paper will present a systematic analysis of legal arguments presented in for and against adopting Urdu as national language of Pakistan. Moreover, it will highlight legal implications of enforcing the decision of honourable Supreme Court of Pakistan.