On 3rd June 2025, Mr. Naseer Memon; a renowned intellectual, environmental activist, author, and a steadfast voice for the marginalized, visited the Abdul Majid Bhurgri Institute of Language Engineering (AMBILE) in Hyderabad. Mr. Memon, a seasoned development professional and consultant specializing in climate change-induced disasters, community resilience, and public policy, is currently engaged in an assignment related to flood rehabilitation.
Mr. Amar Fayaz Buriro, Director of the Institute, warmly received the distinguished guest. During his visit, Mr. Memon toured the Language Engineering Laboratory (LEL) and the recording studio, where he observed the ongoing documentation of various dialects of the Sindhi language. In the LEL, he interacted with AI engineers and was briefed on the latest statistics concerning the Sindhi Large Language Model (LLM) and ongoing technological initiatives.
Director Amar Fayaz Buriro presented a comprehensive overview of the Institute’s core functions and achievements since its establishment in 2021. Among the highlights was the flagship project Bhittaipedia, which hosts digitized and AI-enabled versions of Shah Jo Risalo, incorporating editions compiled by multiple scholars, translations by eminent linguists, word-by-word clickable meanings, and over 130 machine-translated versions in global languages demonstrating the Institute’s commitment to globalizing the message of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai.
The briefing also included updates on several cutting-edge projects such as WordNet, an offline Optical Character Recognition (OCR) tool, and a pioneering multilingual font that supports Indus Valley Civilization scripts, Khudawadi, Abul Hassan script, Trumpp’s script, and modern Arabic-Perso alphabets effectively bridging ancient and modern linguistic heritages.
A major highlight of the visit was a demonstration of SINDH.AI, an ambitious AI-powered platform set to be launched after Eid. The platform’s debut project is a Sindhi Law Assistant chatbot, designed to provide accessible legal guidance to the people of Sindh. Trained on the Constitution of Pakistan and the Pakistan Penal Code, this AI assistant aims to democratize legal knowledge for everyday citizens.
Mr. Abdul Razaq Mangrio, an AI Engineer at the Institute, also demonstrated an interactive AI-based Sindhi learning tool for children, showcasing the innovative use of artificial intelligence in language education.
“AMBILE is an incredible institute that is working to develop the Sindhi language bespoke to the needs of the contemporary world. This institution is securing the future of Sindhi; a language that holds a repository of profound wisdom spanned over centuries. Young language engineers are enriching Sindhi and paving the way for its bright future.” (Naseer Memon)
Reflecting on his visit, Mr. Naseer Memon remarked, “AMBILE is an incredible institute that is working to develop the Sindhi language bespoke to the needs of the contemporary world. This institution is securing the future of Sindhi; a language that holds a repository of profound wisdom spanned over centuries. Young language engineers are enriching Sindhi and paving the way for its bright future.”
As a token of cultural hospitality and goodwill, Mr. Amar Fayaz Buriro presented the traditional Sindhi Lungi to the esteemed guest. The visit concluded with mutual expressions of appreciation and a shared commitment to continued collaboration in advancing the Sindhi language through innovation and research.