Pakistan Sign Language

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A language of Pakistan

ISO 639-3
pks
Alternate Names
Isharon Ki Zubann
Language Status

5 (Developing).

Classification
Deaf sign language
Dialects

Related to Nepalese Sign Language [nsp]; may be identical to Indian Sign Language [ins].

Language Use

Used in urban centers with some regional variation in vocabulary. The National Institute of Special Education encourages a total communication approach, including the teaching of PSL.

Language Development
Dictionary. Grammar.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Pakistan Sign Language