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Ba·lo·chi

(bə-lō′chē)

n. pl. Balochi or Ba·lo·chis

Variant of Baluchi.

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Ba•lu•chi

(bəˈlu tʃi)

also Ba•luch

(-ˈlutʃ)

n., pl. -lu•chis also -luch•es.

1. a member of a people of S Asia, living primarily in Baluchistan and Afghanistan.

2. the Iranian language of the Baluchis.

[1610–20; < Persian]

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Noun

Balochi - an Iranian language spoken in Pakistan and Iran and Afghanistan and Russia and the Persian gulf

Baluchi

Iranian language, Iranian - the modern Persian language spoken in Iran

Translations

belutši

baloutche

балучи

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The event is part of an effort in which people of Lahore will have the opportunity to experience the music, dance, and beauty of Seraiki culture as well as Balochi culture, folk songs, unique sword dance and other colorful events of DG Khan and its surrounding areas.

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Balochi is the language of the native people of Balochistan but I don't understand why our mother language is being neglected by our own provincial government.

Balochi language

ISLAMABAD: A traditional Hand-made footwear Balochi chappals in sandal style with it durability and uniqueness have started attracting citizens of the country specially Baloch people ahead of Eid-ul-fitr where shopkeepers were doing roaring business these days and working till late night to meet buyers' demands.

Traditional 'Balochi Chappal' gaining popularity among Eid Buyers

ISLAMABAD -- A traditional Hand-made footwear Balochi chappals in sandal style with it durability and uniqueness have started attracting citizens of the country specially Baloch people ahead of Eid-ul-fitr where shopkeepers were doing roaring business these days and working till late night to meet buyers' demands.

Traditional 'Balochi Chappal' gaining popularity among Eid Buyers

Sabaz Ali Bugti a Balochi folk singer will present Balochi folk songs.

Culture experts to discuss Bugti's folklore on Thursday

Balochi musicians and singers mesmerised people gathered to celebrate Baloch Cultural Day on Saturday at the Pakistan Social Centre in Sharjah.

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Army released a new national song in connection with Pakistan Day to be celebrated on March 23.The song titled 'Hamara Pakistan' was released in seven Pakistani languages including Urdu, Sindhi, Pashto, Balochi, Balti and Kashmiri.The song which celebrates Pakistanhas been sung by Arif Lohar, while the music has been composed by Sahir Ali Bagga .