Hassan Khan
Meta Introduces Urdu AI for Pakistani Users
Meta has launched an Urdu version of its AI platform, Meta AI, for users in Pakistan a move that aims to make technology easier and more relatable for everyone. The launch took place at the event “Future in Focus: AI and Innovation”, organized with the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication (MoITT).
With Urdu now added, millions of Pakistani users can use Meta AI in their own language, removing one of the biggest barriers between people and technology. This aligns with the government’s Digital Nation Vision, which focuses on giving every citizen access to modern tools and digital knowledge.
Empowering Pakistan Through Language
Federal IT Minister Shaza Fatima highlighted how this collaboration between Meta and the government supports Pakistan’s journey toward becoming a digitally empowered nation. She said, “Technology should serve everyone. Adding Urdu to Meta AI ensures that all citizens, not just English speakers, benefit from innovation.”
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Meta’s Director of Public Policy for South and Central Asia, Sarim Aziz, said the company’s goal is to help public institutions and universities adopt AI in practical ways. “Meta AI in Urdu gives people the comfort to explore and learn in their own language,” he added.
Expanding AI Education and Training
At the same event, Meta also announced several local initiatives to help Pakistan strengthen its digital ecosystem:
- AI Literacy Program: In partnership with the Higher Education Commission (HEC), MoITT, and atomcamp, Meta will train 350 university teachers across Pakistan in basic AI skills. The goal is to help them teach the next generation of students about artificial intelligence.
- Government Digital Transformation Xperience (GDTX) 2025: This program will connect public sector organizations with Meta’s AI tools and strategies to help modernize operations.
- Llama Guide for the Public Sector: Meta introduced a local guide that explains how its open- source AI model Llama can improve governance, efficiency, and data protection.
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A Big Step for Pakistan’s Digital Future
Pakistan has more than 100 million internet users and over 230 million Urdu speakers, yet most global digital platforms still focus heavily on English. Meta’s decision to add Urdu to its AI tools brings inclusion to the forefront and encourages local developers and educators to create AI-based Urdu content and solutions.
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Experts believe that this step could open new opportunities for small businesses, educators, and students who prefer using Urdu in their day to day work and learning.
Conclusion
Meta’s Urdu AI launch isn’t just a product update — it’s a sign that global tech giants are starting to see the value of language inclusion. By giving people access to AI in Urdu, Meta has taken a powerful step toward a more connected, confident, and digitally aware Pakistan.
