اردو میں زبان کی تبدیلی اور لسانی انقلاب: شہری اور دیہی فرق

Abstract

This article investigates the dynamics of language change and the linguistic revolution in Urdu, focusing on the distinctions between urban and rural contexts. Drawing on sociolinguistic theory and empirical evidence from Pakistani authors, this study explores how socioeconomic factors, education, media exposure, and cultural practices contribute to the evolution of modern Urdu. Through a historical overview of Urdu’s development and an analysis of contemporary urban-rural contrasts, the article highlights the processes of lexical borrowing, code-switching, and semantic shifts. The research further examines how language change mirrors broader sociopolitical and cultural transformations. By addressing the work of prominent Pakistani scholars, this paper concludes that the urban-rural divide is a key driver in shaping the trajectory of linguistic reform and innovation in Urdu.