ISLAMABAD: American technology company Meta has officially launched Meta AI in Urdu for users in Pakistan, a major step toward making artificial intelligence tools more inclusive and accessible for local users.
The launch took place during the event titled “Future in Focus: AI and Innovation,” organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT), according to a company press release.
“These initiatives aim to speed up the country’s digital transformation,” the statement said, adding that Pakistani users can now use Meta AI in both English and Urdu.
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 benefits every citizen.
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“Our partnership with Meta reflects this goal by promoting AI education, innovation, and digital transformation in government and educational institutions,” she said.
The inclusion of Urdu in Meta AI marks an important step toward inclusivity, ensuring no one is left behind in this digital journey,” the minister added.
Meta’s Director of Public Policy for South and Central Asia, Sarim Aziz, said the company aims to support the public sector and educational institutions in adopting AI effectively. “We are excited that Meta AI is now available in Urdu, opening new ways for people to engage with technology in their own language,” he said.
During the event, Meta also launched a localised guide titled “Transforming Public Sector Innovation in Asia Pacific with Llama,” developed with Deloitte and supported by the MoITT.
The guide highlights how Meta’s open-source AI model, Llama, can improve government operations, enhance public services, and ensure better data management. It also features best practices and success stories from across the Asia-Pacific region, including Pakistan.
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Additionally, Meta announced an AI Literacy Programme in partnership with the Higher Education Commission (HEC), National Computing Education Accreditation Council (NCEAC), MoITT, and atomcamp.
Under this programme, 350 university teachers from non-computer science backgrounds will receive training in basic AI skills to help prepare students for the digital future.
Meta also introduced the Government Digital Transformation Xperience (GDTX) 2025 programme to provide Pakistan’s public institutions with access to Meta’s technologies and solutions.
The initiative aims to bring together public and private experts to share ideas and strategies for effective digital transformation, the statement concluded.
