On May 31, 2025, Mr. Noor Ahmed Samoo, Provincial Secretary of the Science & Information Technology Department (S&ITD), Government of Sindh, paid a visit to the Abdul Majid Bhurgri Institute of Language Engineering (AMBILE). He was accompanied by Syed Zain Nadeem Qamar Shah, CEO of Sindh Information Technology Company, Dr. Shahzeb Ali Malik, Member (IT), and Mr. Ayaz Ahmed Uqaili, Member (Industry Development), S&ITD. The distinguished guests were warmly received by Mr. Amar Fayaz Buriro, Director of AMBILE.
During the visit, the delegation toured the Institute’s newly established, state-of-the-art Language Laboratory and its advanced audio studio, purpose-built for recording the rich and diverse dialects of the Sindhi language; an essential milestone in the journey toward embedding Sindhi into next-generation speech technology. Equipped with cutting-edge tools and AI-driven systems, the laboratory stands at the forefront of linguistic innovation, enabling deep integration of the Sindhi language into the evolving fields of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. The guests received a comprehensive briefing on the Institute’s portfolio of completed milestones and ongoing projects, reflecting AMBILE’s pioneering role in digital language engineering.
“Equipped with cutting-edge tools and AI-driven systems, the laboratory stands at the forefront of linguistic innovation, enabling deep integration of the Sindhi language into the evolving fields of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.” (Mr. Noor Ahmed Samoo)
Among the projects presented, a major highlight was the AI Law Assistant in Sindhi; a pioneering tool based on the Pakistan Penal Code. This AI-powered chatbot has been developed with the objective of providing accessible legal information to Sindhi-speaking citizens and promoting social justice across the province.
Another project in focus was the AI-based Sindhi Learning Portal for children, which uses gamified learning techniques to teach the Sindhi language in an engaging and interactive manner. The programming for this portal is currently under development and reflects AMBILE’s dedication to nurturing language skills among younger generations through innovative methods.
The delegation was also introduced to the Sindhi WordNet, a groundbreaking linguistic resource that is now live and available for researchers. It provides grammar tagging and supports advanced computational analysis of Sindhi, marking a significant milestone in Sindhi language processing and digital linguistics.
In addition to these projects, discussions were held on the proposed development of a Sindhi Large Language Model (LLM). The initiative aims to build advanced language models capable of understanding and generating Sindhi text, thereby positioning the language within the global ecosystem of AI-supported communication.
Mr. Noor Ahmed Samoo commended the dedication and technical expertise of AMBILE’s engineers and developers. He emphasized the importance of collaboration among departments and institutions to ensure the accuracy, scalability, and sustainability of AI-based language projects. He expressed his willingness to facilitate such institutional linkages and identify opportunities for collective advancement.
Syed Zain Nadeem Qamar Shah expressed a strong interest in aligning AMBILE’s AI capabilities with the Agriculture Department. He noted the need for AI-based tools to assist farmers facing challenges in agribusiness and committed to establishing bridges between AMBILE and relevant agricultural organizations for the benefit of rural communities.
Dr. Shahzeb Ali Malik and Mr. Ayaz Ahmed Uqaili praised the Culture, Tourism, Antiquities & Archives Department for its vision in establishing AMBILE. They appreciated the Institute’s efforts to preserve, promote, and digitally empower the Sindhi language across platforms and pledged their support for future initiatives.
The delegation also took time to meet AMBILE’s AI engineers, developers, and data analysts. They expressed admiration for the team’s work and offered encouragement to continue pushing the boundaries of language engineering in Sindh.
The visit concluded with a mutual understanding to pursue joint efforts for the localization of Government of Sindh digital portals in Sindhi and Urdu, and to work collaboratively for the advancement and digital inclusion of the Sindhi language.
