Chronicles of Language: A Historical Study of Pakistani English

Fayyaz Hussain; Mutee Ur Rehman,; Hina Khan

doi:10.46896/jicc.v3i01.189

Fayyaz Hussain Assistant Professor, Incharge, Department of Punjabi, Government College University Faisalabad. ()
Mutee Ur Rehman, Department of English, University of Education Lahore (Vehari Campus)
Hina Khan Assistant Professor, Department of Punjabi, Lahore College for Women University Lahore

DOI: https://doi.org/10.46896/jicc.v3i01.189

Keywords: Pakistani English, World Englishes, Punjabi Language, Linguistic features, Phonology, Grammar, Language variation, Identity construction, Language policy, Cultural expression, Colonial legacies

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to talk about the history and current state of Pakistani English, sometimes called Paklish or Pinglish. This study also addresses its applications outside of the literary realm. This research used a historical analysis technique based on the theory of world Englishes to search for Pakistani English's rich tapestry. The study of Pakistani English in literature and historical records reveals its development from colonial remnants to dynamic forms in the modern day. Language variation, socioeconomic inequality, and Urdu and regional language influences are all exposed by the analysis. The results disprove the notion of "broken" English and highlight Pakistani English as an active cultural expression tool that helps build national identity. It has distinguishing characteristics that set it apart as a different variety. This research helps fill in the gaps in our knowledge of postcolonial linguistic variety and shows how Pakistani English has shaped many different cultural expressions and identities.