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Abstract

This study analyzes the case of an indigenous language in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province within the paradigm of language policy and planning (LPP) where the local linguists along with NGOs and community members are promoting Torwali Language. Language Planning and Policy is a state’s doctrine about the languages to be used within the state and for international communication. Therefore, this study utilizes the three categories status, corpus, and acquisition of LPP as a theoretical model to examine Torwali’s role in society and its impact on the digital census 2023 and indigenous languages. Hence, revitalization and promotion of Torwali language at micro-level put forwards a roadmap for language policy makers, local linguist, and state to follow these steps in promoting the indigenous languages in other provinces. This study presents the case of Torwali language with respect to the three categories, the same steps must be taken by the other indigenous speakers and state to promote their languages.