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Gulf Today
12-02-2025
- Gulf Today
Pakistani girl student creates first AI-backed Sindhi calculator
Correspondent A 16-year-old student from Karachi, Mahrose Zufran, has developed Pakistan's first Sindhi-language calculator with the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI), said a report. Mahrose Zufran of Karachi's AI enabled Rehan Allahwala School said she developed the gadget with an aim to benefit the Sindh speaking business community. The AI-driven school equipped with modern technology not only provides education to students but also teaches them the skill of earning. The stationary items including books, pencils are not used in the school. Instead, it follows a modern educational model, where artificial intelligence and smart devices have replaced conventional learning materials. Every student is encouraged to explore new ideas at their own pace and according to their interests. Mahrose Zufran said a large section of the population of the province communicate Sindhi language only. Therefore, keeping in mind their needs, she said she has designed the calculator in Sindhi language. She also stated that the calculator could be commercialised for broader use if she gets financial support. She said that in today's world, acquiring skills was more valuable than merely earning a degree. Despite young age, she was already earning in dollars and managed an online channel. She urged the youth to prioritise skill development over solely focusing on academic degrees. Aspiring to become a public speaker, Mahrose Zufran has received awards from Russian Cultural and Science Center and won various declamation competitions. Rehan Allahwala School Vice-Principal Rubab Fatima said that the school not only provides education but also teaches online earnings skills. Additionally, the school conducts four-hour classes a week for students' parents to help them understand the curriculum.
Express Tribune
10-02-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Student develops Sindhi calculator
KARACHI: A 16-year-old student from Karachi, Mahrose Zufran, has developed Pakistan's first Sindhi-language calculator with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). A student of Karachi's AI enabled, Rehan Allahwala School, Mahrose said she developed the gadget with an aim to benefit the Sindh speaking business community. The AI-driven school equipped with modern technology is designed not only provides education to students but also teaches them the skill of earning. The stationary items including books, pencils are not used in the school. Instead, it follows a modern educational model, where artificial intelligence and smart devices have replaced conventional learning materials. Every student is encouraged to explore new ideas at their own pace and according to their interests. Speaking to The Express Tribune Mahrose said a large section of population of province communicate Sindhi language only. Therefore, keeping in mind their needs, Mahrose said she has designed the calculator in Sindhi language. She also stated that the calculator could be commercialised for broader use if she gets financial support. Mahrose said that in today's world, acquiring skills was more valuable than merely earning a degree. Despite young age, she was already earning in dollars and managed an online channel. Mahrose urged the youth to prioritise skill development over solely focusing on academic degrees. Aspiring to become a public speaker, she has received awards from Russian Cultural and Science Center and won various declamation competitions. Rehan Allahwala School Vice-Principal Rubab Fatima, while talking to The Express Tribune, said that the school not only provides education but also teaches online earnings skills. Additionally, the school conducts four-hour classes a week for students' parents to help them understand the curriculum.
Arab News
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Pakistan's first Sindhi feature film in decades to premiere at Jaipur film festival this month
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's first Sindhi-language film in nearly three decades, 'Indus Echoes' or 'Sindhu Ji Goonj' will have its international premiere next week at the Jaipur International Film Festival (JIFF) on Jan. 21. The film is directed and produced by Pakistani journalist-turned-filmmaker, Rahul Aijaz, who told Arab News in August last year that the Indus River served as inspiration for the film. The river fascinated Aijaz for a long time as it served as a 'major symbol' of the Sindhi culture, he said. According to its synopsis, the film explores the relationship between humans and the Indus River through five stories set on, across and around the Indus. The film is a collaboration between Pakistan's Film N' Chips Media Productions, Shaam Films and South Korea's Big Meta Films. It stars Sindhi-speaking actors, Vajdaan Shah and Ansaar Mahar, in addition to Samina Seher in key roles. Renowned actor Shamoon Abbasi serves as executive producer of the film. 'GOOD NEWS! Our Sindhi language feature film 'Sindhu ji Goonj' (Indus Echoes) has been selected for the Jaipur International Film Festival in India,' Aijaz wrote on his Facebook profile on Dec. 21. 'We will be having the international premiere in Jaipur next month.' While JIFF is scheduled to kick off on Jan. 17, the Sindhi feature film will be screened at the Rajasthan Adult Education Association in Jaipur on Jan. 21. Pakistan reportedly released its first-ever Sindhi film, 'Umar Marvi,' in 1956, while the country saw the release of its last Sindhi film, 'Himmat,' in 1997. Since then, only a few Sindhi telefilms and short films have been produced, but no Sindhi feature film, which averages between 75 and 210 minutes, was made in the South Asian country. In 2020, Aijaz also produced a short Sindhi-language film called, 'A Train Crosses the Desert,' which was screened in four countries, including at JIFF (2021) in India and the South Asian International Film Festival (2020) in the US.
