ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has launched its first Google Chromebook assembly line, marking a major step toward digital transformation.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday called the launch of Pakistan’s first Chromebook assembly line a “defining moment” for the country’s digital transformation. Speaking at the event “Building the Digital Future, Together”, Dar said the government was taking concrete steps toward building a digital nation.
He said local production of Chromebooks would make digital access more affordable, especially in education, while creating jobs and boosting technology exports. Dar noted that the launch, along with Google’s plan to establish a local presence and train 100,000 developers in artificial intelligence, marked a major milestone in Pakistan’s tech journey.
“This step will bring Google closer to Pakistan’s developers, startups, and entrepreneurs, enabling collaboration and access to global platforms,” he said. Dar assured Google that Pakistan was ready to support long-term investment, adding that many multinational companies would follow.
Highlighting economic reforms, the deputy prime minister said the government was committed to creating a business-friendly environment through the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). He said policies were being shaped to make Pakistan a regional hub for technology with transparent regulations and an investment-friendly tax structure.
Dar also shared an optimistic economic outlook, saying Pakistan’s $130 billion debt was minor compared to its mineral and hydrocarbon reserves worth $6 to $10 trillion. “We are moving fast to achieve our rightful position among the world’s leading economies,” he said.
He also mentioned his recent visit to Istanbul for the Coordination Meeting of Arab-Islamic Foreign Ministers, noting that efforts were underway to implement a Gaza peace agreement signed last month.
