Major Punjabi Dialects

Punjabi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by inhabitants of the historical Punjab region (north western India and in north eastern Pakistan).

This article give interesting insight into the eleven major Punjabi dialects:
http://www.thenewstribe.com/2012/01/16/major-punjabi-dialects/#.Tx_AoCPgLog

The following statistics give interesting background on the demographic foundations which create language diversity in Pakistan:

Pakistan is a State of four lands Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. It is a nation of four nationalities: Punjabis, Sindhis, Pukhtoon’s, and Balochis. Population percentages are: Punjabis (44.15%) 78.7 million, Pukhtoon’s (15.42%) 27.2 million, Sindhis (14.1%) 24.8 million, Saraikis (10.53%) 14.8 million, Muhajir’s (7.57%) 13.3 million, Balochis (3.57%) 6.3 million and Others (4.66%) 11.1 million.

Lahore, Pakistan is a centre of traditional Pakistani food. The market, Food Street, is surrounded by centuries-old buildings. It’s open to traffic in the morning but as the sun sets, the street is closed to cars and scooters. This is where you can find the best traditional food in Lahore, even late night. First thing on the menu…bull testicles…a must-visit when you’re in Pakistan!