Meta Launches Urdu Version of Meta AI in Pakistan

News Desk 

Islamabad: American multinational technology company Meta has officially launched Meta AI in Urdu for users in Pakistan, marking a major step toward making artificial intelligence tools more inclusive and locally accessible.

The launch took place during an event titled “Future in Focus: AI and Innovation”, organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT), according to a press release issued by the company.

“These initiatives aim to accelerate the process of digital transformation in the country,” the statement said, adding that Pakistani users can now interact with Meta AI not only in English but also in Urdu.

Speaking at the event, Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima said that under the Prime Minister’s Digital Nation Vision, Pakistan is moving toward a future where technology empowers every citizen.

“Our partnership with Meta reflects this commitment by promoting AI education, digital transformation, and innovation within government and educational institutions. The inclusion of Urdu in Meta AI marks a milestone that makes technology more inclusive and accessible, ensuring no one is left behind in this digital transformation journey,” she said.

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Meta’s Director of Public Policy for South and Central Asia, Sarim Aziz, said that the company aims to support public sector and educational institutions in driving digital transformation through the effective use of AI.

“We are delighted that Meta AI is now available in Urdu, giving the local community new opportunities to connect with technology in their own language,” he added.

During the event, Meta also introduced a localised edition of the guide “Transforming Public Sector Innovation in Asia Pacific with Llama”, developed in collaboration with Deloitte and supported by MoITT.

The guide explains how Meta’s open-source AI model, Llama, can enhance government operations, improve public services, and strengthen data sovereignty. It also highlights best practices and success stories from across the Asia-Pacific region, including Pakistan.

Meta further announced an AI Literacy Program, launched in partnership with the Higher Education Commission (HEC), National Computing Education Accreditation Council (NCEAC), MoITT, and atomcamp.

Under this initiative, 350 non-computer science university teachers across Pakistan will be trained in basic AI skills to better prepare students for the digital era.

The company also unveiled the Government Digital Transformation Xperience (GDTX) 2025 program, which will provide Pakistan’s public institutions with access to Meta’s technologies, solutions, and best practices.

The GDTX 2025 initiative aims to bring together public and private sector experts to exchange knowledge and strategies for effective digital transformation, the press release concluded.