This table lists languages spoken in Pakistan, including official, working, regional, and minority languages.
Percentages and speaker counts may be unavailable for some languages due to census and reporting limitations.
Language details
19 languages| Language | Statuses | Language presence |
|---|---|---|
|
Panjabi
|
National
Minority
|
Large minority |
|
Urdu
|
Official
Working
|
Significant minority |
|
Sindhi
|
National
Regional
Minority
|
Small minority |
|
English
|
Official
Working
|
— |
|
Balti
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Baluchi
|
National
Regional
Minority
|
— |
|
Brahui
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Burushaski
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Indus Kohistani
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Kalasha
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Khowar
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Phake
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Pushto
|
National
Regional
Minority
|
— |
|
Saraiki
|
National
Minority
|
— |
|
Shina
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Southern Balochi
|
National
Regional
|
— |
|
Southern Hindko
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Southern Pashto
|
National
Regional
|
— |
|
Wakhi
|
Minority
|
— |