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Sheikhwar language

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Sheikhwar
Native toPakistan
RegionBroghil Pak, Chitral District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Language codes
ISO 639-3xvi

Shekhani is a the name for the Nuristani language spoken in Broghil Pass in Chitral. Not much is known about the language, but it is presumed to be a Kata-vari language variety.[1][2][3] It is one of the Languages of Chitral. Currently there is a Latin script and Arabic script being developed for Shekhani.·[4]

References

  1. ^ https://www.ethnologue.com/language/xvi
  2. ^ "FLI to organize conference on International Mother Language Day". February 19, 2014.
  3. ^ "Chitral Times || News Detail ||". chitraltimes.com.
  4. ^ https://pakngos.com.pk/developing-writing-system-for-shekhani-language-in-chitral/