LANGUAGE IN PAKISTAN

National Tourism Portal

Urdu is the official language, though it is only used by 8% of Pakistanis. English is widely spoken. Regional languages include Punjabi, which is spoken by 48% of the population, Pashto, Sindhi, Saraiki, and Balochi. There are numerous local dialects.


Enhance Your Trip With Some Basic Language Skills


Learning a few everyday Urdu phrases will make your trip even more memorable. See below for a list of basic Urdu greetings, phrases to get attention, and simple questions.

English اردو
Good morning صبح بخیر
Good afternoon شام بخیر
Good evening شام بخیر
Good night شب بخیر
Good-bye خداحافظ
Excuse me معاف کیجئےگا
I am sorry میں معذرت چاہتا ہوں
I don't understand مجھے سمجھ نہیں آیا
Thank you شکریہ
Yes ہاں
No نہیں
Where is ___? کہاں ہے؟
How much is ___? کتنے کا ہے؟
It's delicious یہ مزیدار ہے
It's fun

Urdu Language Support


For a more comprehensive selection of useful words and phrases, take a look through the Tourist's Language Handbook. It is a useful tool to carry with you on your trip.