Date: January 29, 2025. In a significant step toward fostering academic collaboration and advancing the field of computational linguistics, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Abdul Majid Bhurgri Institute of Language Engineering (AMBILE) and Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University (SBBU), Shaheed Benazir Abad, on January 29, 2025. The ceremony took place in the Multipurpose Hall of SBBU, marking a milestone in the partnership between the two institutions.

The MoU was formally signed by Mr. Amar Fayaz Buriro, Director of AMBILE, and Dr. Abdul Samad Dahri, Director of the Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization (ORIC) at SBBU. The event was graced by the presence of Prof. Dr. Syed Madad Ali Shah, Vice Chancellor of SBBU, and Mr. Abdul Majid Bhurgri, the founder of Sindhi computing and Lifetime Co-chairman of AMBILE, who have been instrumental in promoting Sindhi language and computational linguistics.

The ceremony was attended by several distinguished guests, including Prof. Dr. Salman Bashir, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Dr. Syed Ameer Ali Shah, Chairman of the Department of Sindhi Language and Literature, and Dr. Phuloo Sundar, a prominent faculty member of the department. The event also saw the participation of various faculty members and students, who expressed their enthusiasm for the collaborative opportunities this partnership will bring.

A key highlight of the collaboration is the development of AI models and large language models specifically for the Sindhi language, aimed at enhancing its presence and usability in the digital world. This initiative will significantly contribute to the preservation and promotion of Sindhi language and culture through advanced technological solutions.

The MoU underscores the shared vision of both institutions to collaborate academically and mutually benefit from their combined expertise. It establishes a framework for realizing this vision through structured cooperation in various academic and research endeavors.

The collaboration will focus on a wide range of activities, including the exchange of academic opportunities for project collaboration to improve Sindhi language in the field of computational linguistics. Both institutions will work together on joint research initiatives, research projects, and publications, as well as organize joint conferences, cultural exchange programs, and consultancy services. The partnership will also facilitate the joint supervision of postgraduate students and provide inter-institutional training, online teaching, and webinars.

In addition, the MoU emphasizes the development of joint programs at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, along with student internship programs and start-up training to foster entrepreneurial skills. The institutions will also engage in joint community services and offer new or existing academic courses and curriculum, including training for continuing education.

A key highlight of the collaboration is the development of AI models and large language models specifically for the Sindhi language, aimed at enhancing its presence and usability in the digital world. This initiative will significantly contribute to the preservation and promotion of Sindhi language and culture through advanced technological solutions.

The partnership will also explore opportunities for promoting collaboration through sponsorships and industrial awards, setting up industry-related centers, and providing consultancy services. Both institutions are committed to identifying additional areas of cooperation that align with their shared goals and objectives.

Each collaborative activity will be governed by separate agreements, which will serve as annexes to the MoU. The terms, conditions, and financial arrangements for specific programs will be mutually discussed, agreed upon in writing, and approved by both parties before implementation.

This partnership marks a transformative step toward advancing Sindhi language engineering, fostering innovation, and creating opportunities for students, researchers, and the broader community. Both institutions are committed to leveraging their strengths to achieve shared goals and contribute to the development of computational linguistics and academic excellence.

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