ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar inaugurated Pakistan’s first Google Chromebook Assembly Line, marking a major step toward the country’s digital transformation.
Speaking at the event titled “Building the Digital Future, Together,” Dar emphasized that localized Chromebook production will make digital tools more affordable and accessible, especially for students and educators.
“This is a defining moment for Pakistan’s digital future,” Dar stated. “From the Chromebook assembly line to Google’s local presence and youth upskilling program — this partnership will reshape our tech landscape.”
The initiative, jointly launched by the Government of Pakistan, Google, Tech Valley, and the National Radio & Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC), is expected to create jobs, develop supply chains, and boost technology exports.
Under a new MoU, Google and Pakistan will also provide AI skills training to 100,000 developers nationwide, empowering youth to participate in the global tech economy.
💻 Empowering the Digital Nation
Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja hailed the milestone as part of the Prime Minister’s Digital Nation Vision, saying the move strengthens technological sovereignty while advancing AI-enabled education.
“Locally assembled, affordable Chromebooks will help digitize classrooms, expand access to AI learning, and support the National Digital Pakistan & AI Policy,” she added.
🏭 Industrial and Economic Impact
Minister for Defence Production Raza Hayat highlighted the NRTC’s pivotal role, noting that the defense organization has been instrumental in manufacturing the devices and establishing the assembly infrastructure in Haripur.
The facility will stimulate local manufacturing, job creation, and economic growth, while promoting public-private collaboration in tech innovation.
🌐 Google’s Commitment to Pakistan
Farhan Qureshi, Country Director of Google Pakistan, said the company is committed to deepening its local investments, enhancing innovation and digital inclusion.
“We’re working toward a stronger presence in Pakistan — one that drives innovation, partnerships, and opportunity in an AI-powered economy,” Qureshi noted.
Experts estimate that strengthening Pakistan’s digital ecosystem could unlock USD 6.6 billion in export potential by 2030, with initiatives like this paving the way for a more connected, future-ready workforce.
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