Pakistani English is the group of English language varieties spoken and written in Pakistan. It was first so recognized and designated in 1970s and 1980s. Pakistani English (PE) is slightly different in respect to vocabulary, syntax, accent, spellings of some words and other features. Pakistan has the third largest English-speaking population in the world, with approximately 49% of the Pakistani population being able to communicate in some form of English.
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