Indo-Aryan language written in a Perso-Arabic script (4)

I believe the answer is:

urdu

(Other definitions for urdu that I've seen before include "Pakistani language" , "One of official languages of Pakistan" , "Channel to north of Isle of Wight" , "Language used in Pakistan, India" , "Indian language" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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