Pakistan Sign Language

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A language of Pakistan

ISO 639-3
pks
Alternate Names
IPSL, Indo-Pakistani Sign Language, Isharon Ki Zubann, PSL
User Population

1,080,000 (2021 DBS/DOOR/SIL). Estimated 650,000–1,300,000 deaf signers, assuming 0.3%–0.6% of total population.

Location

Scattered.

Language Status

5 (Developing).

Classification
Sign language, Deaf community sign language
Dialects

Some regional variation in vocabulary. Related to other sign languages in south Asia; see comments on Indian Sign Language [ins] in India.

Language Use

Used in urban centers. The National Institute of Special Education encourages a total communication approach, including the teaching of PSL. Used by all.

Language Development

Dictionary.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Pakistan Sign Language