Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has launched Pakistan’s first Google Chromebook Assembly line. Addressing a ceremony in connection with the launch in Islamabad today, he described it as a momentous occasion in Pakistan’s digital journey. He said localizing the assembly of Chromebooks will make access to digital tools affordable and inclusive particularly in the education sector. He said beyond education, this initiative holds great economic significance, emphasizing this marks an industrial milestone laying the ground for jobs, supply chain development, and future technology exports.
According to Radio Pakistan, the Deputy Prime Minister said Google’s decision to open a local office in Pakistan is not just symbolic, it is a moment for national pride and powerful endorsement of our country’s digital potential. It represents a strategic milestone having far-reaching implications for the digital economy, the innovation ecosystem, and global investor confidence. He said Google’s local presence will bring it closer to Pakistan’s startups and entrepreneurs, enabling direct collaboration, capacity building, and greater access to global platforms.
He mentioned that under a strategic MOU, both Pakistan and Google will collaborate to provide skills training to one hundred thousand developers nationwide. He said together we will also advance localized AI-powered solutions such as Android services for public safety.
Ishaq Dar said the government remains committed to creating an environment where global technology leaders can invest, collaborate, and establish a sustainable local presence. He said our policy is aimed at making Pakistan a regional hub for technology development backed by a regulatory framework that supports innovation and encourages investment. He said it is also on our agenda to rationalize the tax structure and reduce it to a reasonable level.
In her remarks on the occasion, Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima termed the launch of the Chromebook Assembly line as a transformative step saying it brings together technology, manufacturing, and education. She expressed the commitment to continue the digital journey at a fast pace.