Table 1.
Characteristics of Urdu, Arabic and Persian Scripts
| Characteristics | Urdu | Arabic | Persian |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Characters | 39 | 28 | 32 |
| Writing Direction | Right to left | Right to left | Right to left |
| Cursive | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dots and Diacritics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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