From oric at uac.edu.pk Thu Jun 18 09:42:09 2026 From: oric at uac.edu.pk (oric at uac.edu.pk) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:42:09 +0200 Subject: [Wordnets] INVITATION FOR A JOINT VENTURE PROJECT OF DEVELOPING THE WORDNET/SYNSET FOR THE SINDHI LANGUAGE BY THE GLOBAL WORDNET ASSOCIATION AND UAC, SINDH, PAKISTAN: GBC PARTICIPATING IN THE APPLICATION Message-ID: To, M/s Global WordNet Association Veesp 1382 VV, WordNet, Netherlands Dear Members of the Global WordNet Association, I am writing to you on behalf of the Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) at the University of Art and Culture (UAC) in Sindh, Pakistan. We are reaching out to propose a collaborative joint venture aimed at developing a comprehensive WordNet and Synset programming framework for the Sindhi language. GBC PARTICIPATING IN THE APPLICATION IS INTENDED FOR FURTHER COLLOBORATION. The University of Art and Culture (UAC) is a premier higher education institution located in Sindh, Pakistan. As detailed on our official website (uac.edu.pk) and facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/uacjamshoro), our university is deeply committed to the academic exploration, preservation, and advancement of our rich regional heritage. With specialized faculties dedicated to linguistics, history, and computational sciences, UAC strives to bridge the gap between ancient culture and modern technological innovation. Our established academic infrastructure makes us uniquely equipped to lead and sustain advanced linguistic research initiatives in the region. Sindhi is a profoundly rich and ancient language, serving as the cultural voice for millions of people globally. Its historical roots are deeply embedded in the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, directly echoing the legacy of the 5,000-year-old city of Mohenjo-Daro. Despite its immense historical significance, extensive vocabulary, and vibrant community of speakers, there is a critical need to integrate Sindhi into modern computational frameworks. Developing a Sindhi WordNet is a vital step toward preserving this heritage and standardizing it for global Natural Language Processing (NLP) applications. UAC intends to officially undertake and manage this project through our Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC). Our office is fully equipped to facilitate the required research, coordinate with local linguistic experts and software engineers, and ensure the project's seamless execution from inception to deployment. In this regard, it is our sincere hope that your esteemed organization will favorably consider our proposal. We are eager to commence work across the different phases of this project, ensuring that every task is completed in strict accordance with the guidelines, synset criteria, and formatting standards set forth by the Global WordNet Association. We would highly appreciate the opportunity to discuss this further and look forward to the possibility of a fruitful collaboration. In piece, Prof. Dr. Abdul Ghaffar Daudpoto Vice ? Chancellor, Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) University of Art and Culture (UAC) Sindh Province, Pakistan Website: www.uac.edu.pk Email: [oric at uac.edu.pk] Mobile: +92-301-5512824 Landline: +92-22-2110201-7 18th June, 2026