Pakistani girl student creates first AI-backed Sindhi calculator

Tariq Butt, 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.