[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

[oric at uac.edu.pk]

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