Tech Desk 
Oct 30, 2025
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Thursday met with a Meta delegation, led by its Director Public Policy South Asia, Sarim Aziz, and discussed the Llama Large Language Model (LLM) initiative aimed at strengthening national artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and promoting local innovation.
The CM said that Pakistan's collaboration with Meta on the LIama project aligns with the vision of a Digital Pakistan, with an aim to build national capacity in AI, machine learning, and data-driven innovation.
The Sindh government aims to use LIama's open-source architecture to accelerate AI research, natural language processing, and the development of indigenous applications suited to the provincial linguistic, educational, and governance requirements.
Moreover, the initiative will give new opportunities to researchers, startups, and universities to co-develop scalable solutions addressing real challenges in the metropolitan city.
The Meta delegation informed the CM on LIama's application in the public sector across the Asia-Pacific region, including the Sindh government's successful use cases in automated office administration, virtual heritage tourism, and AI-assisted medical diagnostics.
These projects showcase how open-source AI can improve efficiency, preserve cultural heritage, and achieve better healthcare outcomes.
According to the CM, Sindh government’s objective is to make the province, not just a consumer but 'a global hub for AI-driven development and inclusive growth'.
