Exploring the Evolution and Implications of Pakistani English within a Socio-Cultural Context

Abstract

The linguistic elements of Pakistani English and its development within Pakistan's sociocultural context are examined in this study. Despite being Pakistan's official language, English is commonly taught without taking into account the sociocultural nuances of the region. By examining the factors that shape Pakistani English and comparing its unique linguistic characteristics to those of British English, this study aims to highlight the development of Pakistani English. Academics with master's and doctoral degrees in English linguistics were given open-ended questionnaires as part of a qualitative data collection process. Major linguistic features of Pakistani English were revealed by thematic analysis of the responses. These included the usage of Urdu idioms and terminology, unique sentence patterns, and frequent code-switching between Urdu, Pakistani English, and other regional languages. These results demonstrate how Pakistani English captures the diversity of Pakistani culture and emphasize how crucial it is to appropriately integrate regional linguistic contexts into English language instruction. According to the study, an expanded approach to language learning that places a focus on regional linguistic identity can be supported by an awareness of the features of Pakistani English, which can assist shape language planning and policy. Additional social, cultural, and linguistic elements impacting Pakistani English's ongoing development require more study.