Introducing Windows XP Balochi Edition: Localizing Microsoft Windows for Balochi-speaking communities

We are excited to announce the launch of Windows XP Balochi Edition.

Windows Balochi Edition was a pioneering localization project that translated and adapted the Microsoft Windows operating system into the Balochi language, making personal computing accessible to millions of native Balochi speakers. At a time when no major operating system supported Balochi, this project filled a critical digital gap by providing a fully localized Windows experience tailored for local users, students, and institutions.

This project aims to impact the community by: The project was initiated to address the language barrier in technology faced by Balochi-speaking communities across Balochistan, Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan, and the global diaspora. Two major releases were launched: Windows Balochi Edition 1 – Initial localization and UI translation Windows Balochi Edition 2 – Expanded translation, improved usability, and broader software support Both editions gained wide recognition and adoption within the community.