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[[Ali-Al-Kufi]] 712 AD also in his book([[Shash nama]]) about Sindh says that Saraiki is a dialect of [[Sindhi language]]. [[Ali-Al-Kufi]] was considered an authority on subject of Sindh and because of this reason he was invited by the Arab rulers several times to provide useful information about Sindh and its people. He explained in detail that there is one language spoken in country Sindh and its called Sindhi. He further said that 'Sareki' is one of Sindhis three dialects. |
[[Ali-Al-Kufi]] 712 AD also in his book([[Shash nama]]) about Sindh says that Saraiki is a dialect of [[Sindhi language]]. [[Ali-Al-Kufi]] was considered an authority on subject of Sindh and because of this reason he was invited by the Arab rulers several times to provide useful information about Sindh and its people. He explained in detail that there is one language spoken in country Sindh and its called Sindhi. He further said that 'Sareki' is one of Sindhis three dialects. |
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A Saraiki campaign (struggle) grew in the [[1960]]'s with the aims of establishing language rights and stopping what was seen as exploitation and repression by the traditionally [[Punjabi people|Punjabi]] dominated government. Saraiki land has always been very fertile, producing much of Pakistan's [[wheat]] and [[cotton]]. However little money has been invested back, thus leading to impoverishment and underdevelopment. |
A Saraiki campaign (struggle) grew in the [[1960]]'s with the aims of establishing language rights and stopping what was seen as exploitation and repression by the traditionally [[Punjabi people|Punjabi]] dominated government. Saraiki land has always been very fertile, producing much of Pakistan's [[wheat]] and [[cotton]]. However little money has been invested back, thus leading to impoverishment and underdevelopment. The current Prime Minister of Pakistan, Yousuf Raza Gilani, is Seraiki native, and has initiated several projects to uplift the region particularly in and around [[Multan]]<ref>http://www.dawn.com/2008/05/05/nat24.htm</ref> |
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The campaign continued on into the [[1970]]'s, by which time political activists had drawn up a map of a proposed [[Saraikistan]] region, including most of southern Punjab and [[Dera Ismail Khan]] in the [[North-West Frontier Province]] (this excluded Sindhi and Baloch areas, possibly because of strong nationalist movements in those regions). |
The campaign continued on into the [[1970]]'s, by which time political activists had drawn up a map of a proposed [[Saraikistan]] region, including most of southern Punjab and [[Dera Ismail Khan]] in the [[North-West Frontier Province]] (this excluded Sindhi and Baloch areas, possibly because of strong nationalist movements in those regions). |
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In [[1977]] General [[Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq]] took power in a coup of Pakistan. Under his strongly centralist rule the Saraiki movement went underground. The death of General Zia in a plane crash in [[1988]] gave the impetus for the Saraiki movement to re-emerge. By now the aims were to have a Saraiki nationality recognised, to have official documents printed in Saraiki, a Saraiki regiment in the army, employment quotas and more Saraiki language radio and television(recently one channel is working). |
In [[1977]] General [[Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq]], a [[Mohajir]], took power in a coup of Pakistan. Under his strongly centralist rule the Saraiki movement went underground. The death of General Zia in a plane crash in [[1988]] gave the impetus for the Saraiki movement to re-emerge. By now the aims were to have a Saraiki nationality recognised, to have official documents printed in Saraiki, a Saraiki regiment in the army, employment quotas and more Saraiki language radio and television(recently one channel is working). |
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[[Image:Seraiki.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Siraiki man]] |
[[Image:Seraiki.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Siraiki man]] |
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In [[1993]] moves were made to settle [[Biharis]] in Saraiki areas. This was resisted by the Saraikis and the plan was eventually shelved. Saraikis claim that they are not merely an ethnic group but a nation. |
In [[1993]] moves were made to settle [[Biharis]] in Saraiki areas. This was resisted by the Saraikis and the plan was eventually shelved. Saraikis claim that they are not merely an ethnic group but a nation. |
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At the time of [[partition of India|partition of British India]], when Hindus constituted between 40 and 60% of the population of the regions in Pakistani Punjab and the Pakistani Siaraiki region, the majority of the Hindus migrated to India, while a substantial population migrated to the UK and other countries(only 20,000 Saraikis in India). The Muslims in Indian Punjab and Haryana were also around 45%, they mostly migrated to Pakistani Punjab and Saraiki areas. Sindh also had Hindus and Sikhs but only 10% at time of Partition, many of them are found all over the world. |
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The Saraiki people (Urdu: سراییکی ) or Multani people (Urdu: ملتانی ,Hindi: मुल्तानी) are an ethnic group from the south-eastern areas of Pakistan, especially in the area of the former princely state of Bahawalpur and the districts of Sukhur, Multan, Lodhran, Khanewal, Rajanpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, MuzafarGarh, Layyah, Bhakkar, Mianwali, Dera Ismail Khan, Khushab, Sargodha, Jhang, Vihari. A significant number of Saraikis also reside in India, with most concentrated in the state of Punjab, Maharashtra and Gujarat. The Saraikis maintain that they have a separate language and culture, but their language is often viewed as a dialect of Sindhi or Punjabi. While most Saraikis follow Islam.
History
Ali-Al-Kufi 712 AD also in his book(Shash nama) about Sindh says that Saraiki is a dialect of Sindhi language. Ali-Al-Kufi was considered an authority on subject of Sindh and because of this reason he was invited by the Arab rulers several times to provide useful information about Sindh and its people. He explained in detail that there is one language spoken in country Sindh and its called Sindhi. He further said that 'Sareki' is one of Sindhis three dialects.
A Saraiki campaign (struggle) grew in the 1960's with the aims of establishing language rights and stopping what was seen as exploitation and repression by the traditionally Punjabi dominated government. Saraiki land has always been very fertile, producing much of Pakistan's wheat and cotton. However little money has been invested back, thus leading to impoverishment and underdevelopment. The current Prime Minister of Pakistan, Yousuf Raza Gilani, is Seraiki native, and has initiated several projects to uplift the region particularly in and around Multan[1]
The campaign continued on into the 1970's, by which time political activists had drawn up a map of a proposed Saraikistan region, including most of southern Punjab and Dera Ismail Khan in the North-West Frontier Province (this excluded Sindhi and Baloch areas, possibly because of strong nationalist movements in those regions).
In 1977 General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, a Mohajir, took power in a coup of Pakistan. Under his strongly centralist rule the Saraiki movement went underground. The death of General Zia in a plane crash in 1988 gave the impetus for the Saraiki movement to re-emerge. By now the aims were to have a Saraiki nationality recognised, to have official documents printed in Saraiki, a Saraiki regiment in the army, employment quotas and more Saraiki language radio and television(recently one channel is working).
In 1993 moves were made to settle Biharis in Saraiki areas. This was resisted by the Saraikis and the plan was eventually shelved. Saraikis claim that they are not merely an ethnic group but a nation.
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