Makhz (Research Journal)

The Impact of Globalization on Pashto and Brahui Folktale

Sana Ullah — 2025-04-09

This study is about the impact of Globalization on the Pashto and Brahui literature (Folktale). As the world has become a Global village, so it has linked the whole world in economic, cultural, political and social aspect. Similarly, the world culture, languages have great impact on each other in translatory form. This study focuses that how the Globalization has decreased the folktale narratory or oral narration among the Pashtun and Brahui communities. This research investigated that the Pashto and Brahui Folktale has limited only to wide range of publications only in Book forms. Finally this study suggests that the Pashto and Brahui folktale should be Filmised, Dramatized, so that these may be generalized and made acquainted to a larger public contact and awareness and in this way these folktales will surely be preserved for the future in era of Globalization.

The Basic Elements and Structure of the Folktales of Milli Hindara

Jamal Abdul Nasir — 2025-04-17

In this article, we investigate the basic elements and structure of the stories of Milli Hindara. Just as every story based on basic elements, Milli Hindara also based on some special elements that make its structure different from other stories. In this article, Milli Hindara's stories divided into types such as romantic, epic and reformist stories. Along with this, the elements of Milli Hindara highlighted. This article discusses the plot, themes, supernatural elements, culture, characters, scenery, length, symbolism, brevity of expression and the results of the stories. At the end of the article, concluded that Milli Hindara's stories built on the above-mentioned elements and are such a clear Mirror that every aspect of Pashtun culture vividly reflected in it. Both the intellectual and artistic aspects of it completely encompass the Pashtun society. Future researchers can conduct extensive research on the structural elements of the stories of the Milli Hindara to further value enhancement.

A Research Review of Brahui Proverbs in Rakhshan

Nadia Nisar — 2025-04-21

Proverbs are an integral part of any language, reflecting the cultural, social, and intellectual heritage of the community that speaks it. The article focuses on the proverbs in the Brahui folk literature, particularly in the Rakhshani dialect, which is known for its sweetness and purity. Proverbs, originating from human experiences and wisdom, hold a significant place in linguistic traditions and oral literature. They serve as tools for effective communication, embedding deep meanings in short, metaphorical phrases. The study delves into the origins, definitions, and cultural significance of proverbs, as defined by scholars such as Neal R. Norrick and Wolfgang Mieder. It also highlights the role of Rakhshani dialect proverbs in preserving Brahui cultural identity and their continued relevance in daily life. Finally, the article underscores the need for further research to document and analyze these proverbs comprehensively to safeguard them for future generations.