Pakistan has introduced “ALIF,” the Urdu version of artificial intelligence, in collaboration with global tech company Meta.

The announcement came at the “Future in Focus: AI and Innovation” event in Islamabad, attended by government officials, industry experts, and university representatives.

With ALIF, people can now ask questions, access information, and have conversations in Urdu.

The tool makes advanced technology easier to use for everyone, not just experts.

Federal Minister for IT Shaza Fatima Khawaja said the initiative is part of Pakistan’s “Digital Nation Vision.”

She added that ALIF represents a move toward an inclusive digital future, where language will not be a barrier.

The AI allows communication in both Urdu and English, helping users access information, express themselves, and use technology more widely across the country.

The program also includes an AI literacy initiative for universities.

In partnership with the Higher Education Commission, National Computing and Emerging Sciences Accreditation Council, and Atomcamp, 350 teachers without computer science backgrounds will be trained. They will teach students basic AI skills and prepare them for future careers.

Meta also unveiled the “Government Digital Transformation Experience 2025” program. It will provide public institutions with digital tools, policy guidance, and global best practices to improve services, efficiency, and transparency.

The launch of ALIF marks an important step toward digital inclusion in Pakistan.

Ordinary citizens can now access AI tools in their own language, helping the country move toward a more technologically empowered future.