 The government of Jammu and Kashmir has recognized Gujari by including it in the sixth schedule of the state constitution.The language is understood by Gujjars across Pakistan and spoken in upper or hilly areas including Hazara Division, Malakand Division, Peshawar Division, Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.In Pakistan, a number of organisations and institutions work for the development of Gujari, including a Gujari language news channel.