President Mamnoon Hussain has said that all the regional languages of Pakistan are our own languages that foster and strengthen national cohesion and unity.
He was talking to a delegation of the Arts Council of Pakistan (ACP) Karachi, which called on him at the State Guest House here.
The delegation was led by the president of the ACP Karachi,Ahmed Shah and included its secretary general, Prof. Ejaz Farooqui and PML-N leader, Nasiruddin Mahmood and prominent artist Talat Hussain.
The President said that the government believes in promotion and development of all the languages of the country and the necessary steps in this regard are being undertaken.
He asked the cultural and social organizations to also contribute their bit in this connection.
Mamnoon Hussain also lauded the Arts Council Karachi for its role and services for promoting national culture and fostering understanding. He hoped that the Arts Council would continue to pursue this goal in the time ahead also.
The President also praised the holding of the `Urdu Mela’ which helped enhance the pace of development of language, education, research and art.
A delegation of the United Memon Jamat of Pakistan led by Aziz Memon also called on the President and apprised him of their activities.
The President praised the work undertaken for the welfare and betterment of the community.
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