Prompt library Civil servants, Intermediate, Across government, Translation
Translate a public message into a regional language
Get a first draft of a short public message in Punjabi, Sindhi, Pashto, Balochi, Saraiki or another regional language, ready for a fluent speaker to check.
Last reviewed: . Reviewer: Muhammad Asadullah.
Before you paste anything: replace names, CNIC numbers and other personal details with placeholders and never use classified material. Use only AI tools your department allows.
When to use it
You need a short notice, announcement or awareness message in a regional language so that more people understand it. AI tools are often much weaker in these languages than in Urdu or English. Treat the result as a rough draft that a fluent speaker must check before anyone sees it.
The prompt
Translate the public message below into [Punjabi / Sindhi / Pashto / Balochi / Saraiki / other language] for ordinary readers in [district or area].
Script to use: [for example Shahmukhi, Sindhi script, Pashto script or Roman letters]
Message:
[Paste the message in English or Urdu. Keep it short]
Write:
1. The translation, in simple everyday language for the area named above
2. A word-for-word back-translation into [English / Urdu] so I can check the meaning
3. A list of any words or phrases you were unsure about, marked [UNCLEAR], with the reason
Keep every date, time, place, amount and phone number exactly as in the original. Do not add any information. If a term has no common equivalent, keep the original word and mark it [CHECK]. Tell me plainly if your knowledge of this language or dialect is limited.How to fill it in
- Name the area. Many regional languages differ from district to district. Readers notice.
- Say which script you need. The same language can be written in more than one script.
- Shorten and simplify the original message first. Short, plain sentences translate better.
Before you use the result
- Have a fluent speaker from the area check the full translation before use. Do not publish it on the strength of the back-translation alone.
- Check every date, place, amount and number against the original.
- Keep a record of who checked the translation and when.
Related guide: How to translate with AI.