Definitions

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  • proper noun An ethnic group from central Pakistan
  • proper noun The Indo-Aryan language spoken by these people

Etymologies

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From Saraiki/Urdu سرائیکی (sarā'īkī).

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Examples

  • Commanders of the Army and COS of Airforce and Navy should be apponited Governors and Deputy Governors of the provinces and regions (by creating regional governments in all four provinces, 2 in Punjab 1 in each province - these regions already exist based on language, culture and history, such as Saraiki, Potahari, Upper Sind-Sukkar, Dera Ismail Khan in NWFP and Gawadar - Balouch Area.

    propaganda press! freedom in Guyana 2008

  • Sindhis (7%), Balochis (4%) , Saraiki (4%) and others (8%).

    The Guardian World News Mustafa Qadri 2010

  • Hasan Raza Gardezi was a master poet of Urdu and Persian as well but he published only his Saraiki poetry.

    Bloggers.Pakistan 2009

  • A true bohemian, he was the founder of modern Saraiki poetry.

    Bloggers.Pakistan 2009

  • Saraiki belt, the local identity sentiment for a separate province is the strongest reason to support such an initiative.

    Bloggers.Pakistan 2009

  • With it he introduced not only modern poetic craft to Saraiki but also a modern consciousness which re-invents meaning of traditional saraiki mystic themes.

    Bloggers.Pakistan 2009

  • Mr. Governor preferred prayer rather then passing any orders and always used Saraiki as language.

    Bloggers.Pakistan 2008

  • Syed Hasan Raza Gardezi, the phenomenal Saraiki poet.

    Bloggers.Pakistan 2009

  • Urdu-speaking immigrants from India and their descendants), Saraiki, and Hazara.

    Conservapedia - Recent changes [en] 2009

  • Allah Kracy "(God will Do) the Governor used to reply in Saraiki language and would raise his hands to pray, hundreds of followers sitting around would also raise their hands and pray with their peer cum governor.

    Bloggers.Pakistan 2008

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