Zahanat AI has partnered with Google Cloud to train large language models (LLMs) in Urdu, Punjabi, and other regional languages.
This collaboration focuses on making AI more inclusive by training systems that understand how people in Pakistan actually speak and write. It also brings the full development cycle of these models home – with all training hosted securely inside DataVault, the country’s first AI-native data center.
LLM Training in Pakistan Is Now Local – and That Changes Everything
Until now, most LLM training in Pakistan happened on international servers. That meant higher costs, longer wait times, and less control over sensitive data. However, Zahanat AI’s new partnership changes that completely.
With support from Google Cloud, the team is now developing local language AI tools that can better serve schools, government platforms, healthcare, and everyday users – all while keeping data inside the country.
Why This Collaboration Matters
This partnership isn’t just technical – it’s strategic. Here’s what it unlocks:
- Better access to multilingual AI tools
- New opportunities for developers and startups
- Lower costs for LLM development in Pakistan
- Full data control through local hosting
Because of this collaboration, more organizations will be able to build tools in Urdu and Punjabi – without sending data abroad.
DataVault: Hosting the Infrastructure Behind the Innovation
Zahanat’s models are being trained right here in Pakistan, thanks to the hosting power of DataVault. Here’s how the infrastructure supports the work:
Sovereign AI Cloud Pakistan
DataVault runs a sovereign AI cloud, which means all files, models, and training data stay under Pakistan’s control. This helps meet data protection laws and gives teams full control of their information.
GPU as a Service Pakistan
Training LLMs requires serious compute power. Instead of buying expensive hardware, Zahanat uses GPU as a service in Pakistan from DataVault – instantly scalable and ready for any AI workload.
Cloud Data Center Pakistan Designed for AI
DataVault isn’t a generic host. It’s purpose-built for deep learning, AI deployment, and fast model training – exactly what this project needs.
Why LLM Training in Local Languages Is Crucial
Most global models are trained mostly in English. That’s a problem for local users. Because of this, models often struggle to respond in Urdu, Punjabi, or other regional languages.
Zahanat is solving this issue by:
- Training LLMs on local text, dialects, and phrases
- Building tools that serve real users in Pakistan
- Closing the language gap between AI and society
More importantly, this helps public services, education, and healthcare build smarter, more accessible solutions.
Green, Secure, and Future-Ready AI Hosting
While Zahanat and Google Cloud build the models, DataVault ensures the infrastructure remains efficient and safe.
- As a green AI data center, it uses low-energy systems and is building toward a solar-powered cloud in Pakistan
- As a cybersecurity data center Pakistan can trust, it protects sensitive data with advanced security, real-time monitoring, and compliance support
Meanwhile, edge AI capabilities allow LLMs to be used in real-time – whether it’s a chatbot for a government website or a language assistant for a school.
Conclusion: LLM Training in Pakistan Just Got Real
This partnership shows that Pakistan is ready to lead in AI development, not just use what’s built elsewhere. With Zahanat AI, Google Cloud, and DataVault working together, we now have the tools – and the local infrastructure – to build LLMs that reflect who we are.
This is just the start of Pakistan’s next big AI chapter.