The Balochi Academy is an autonomous institution under the government of the Pakistani province of Balochistan, that fosters the Balochi language, literature and culture. It supports literary circles; conducts seminars and conferences; and invites academics from all across Pakistan and abroad as guest speakers. It was officially established in 1961, and is headquartered in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan.[1]
| Formation | 1961 |
|---|---|
| Type | Autonomous institution under the Government of Balochistan |
| Headquarters | Balochi Academy Headquarters |
| Location |
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Official language | Balochi |
Chairman | Sangat Rafiq |
| Website | balochiacademy |
It publishes books, translated works, and original research in Balochi, as well as in Urdu, Pashto, English and Persian.
History
The academy was established in 1958.[1]
Before 1997 the Academy didn’t have a building of its own. In 1997, Chief Minister of Balochistan Akhtar Mengal, who was interested in supporting the language, provided the Academy with land and a grant to construct its own building.[1]
In 1999, the complex was officially opened. It is a three-story building in central Quetta with a library and conference hall.[1]
Chairmen
- Sangat Rafiq[2]
References
Further reading
- The Balochi Academy Abdul Qadir Shahwani, 2000 (Balochi Academy, Quetta)