Pakistan Sign Language

A language of Pakistan

ISO 639: pks
Alternate Names: IPSL, Indo-Pakistani Sign Language, Isharon Ki Zubann, PSL
Population: 1,080,000 (2021 DBS/DOOR/SIL). Estimated 650,000–1,300,000 deaf signers, assuming 0.3%–0.6% of total population.
Location:: Scattered.
Language Status: 5 (Developing).
Classification: Sign language, Deaf community sign language
Dialects: Some regional variation in vocabulary. Related to other sign languages in south Asia; see comments on Indian Sign Language [ins] in India.
Language Use: Used in urban centers. The National Institute of Special Education encourages a total communication approach, including the teaching of PSL. Used by all.
Language Development: Dictionary.

Location: Scattered.