Turbat: Four MPhil scholars from the Institute of Balochi Language and Culture at the University of Turbat have successfully defended their dissertations, marking significant advancements in Balochi academic studies. The event took place on August 29, 2024, showcasing the culmination of extensive research efforts by these scholars in the field of Balochi language and culture.

According to University of Turbat, the scholars — Ms. Zakira Begum, Ms. Saqiba Mir, Mr. Manzoor Ahmed, and Ms. Bibi Lucky — have been under the tutelage of Dr. Abdul Rauf Raz and Dr. Abdul Ghafoor Shad. The defense was conducted with the participation of esteemed external examiners from various institutions, including Dr. Rahim Bakhsh Mehr from the University of Gwadar, Dr. Zia-ur-Rehman from Allama Iqbal Open University, Dr. Surriya Banu, and Dr. Abdul Razzak from the University of Balochistan, who joined via video link to evaluate the dissertations.

This milestone event not only highlights the scholars’ individual achievements but also underscores the University of Turbat’s commitment to promoting and enriching studies in the Balochi language and cultural heritage. The successful defenses contribute to the broader academic discourse surrounding regional languages in Pakistan, offering new insights and research perspectives that are critical to the preservation and promotion of Balochi as a scholarly field.

The event has set a precedent for future research initiatives within the Institute of Balochi Language and Culture, encouraging further academic exploration and understanding of Balochi culture and its impact on regional and national identity.