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Pakistan’s tech landscape has reached a major milestone as Google officially completes its registration in the country. The global tech giant will soon open its first local office. At the same time, Pakistan’s first Google Chromebook assembly line has launched in Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The assembly line, launched on November 4, 2025, is a collaboration between Google for Education’s local partner Tech Valley, National Radio & Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC), and Australia-based Allied.
- Annual production capacity: 5,00,000 to 6,00,000 Chromebooks
- Goals: Technology transfer, job creation, global best practices, and exports to the region
Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, said:
We will now have made in Pakistan Google Chromebooks with next step being exporting to the region from Pakistan.
MoU Finalised Between Google & MoITT
The Ministry of IT & Telecommunication has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Google. This MoU will support:
- AI, Cloud Computing, and Gaming training
- Upskilling programs for startups and youth
- Long-term skill development in emerging technologies
The effort was co-led by the Special Investment Facilitation Council, under Lt Gen Sarfaraz, and supported by the Ministry of Defence Production led by Minister Raza Hayat Harraj. Ministry officials, led by Zarrar Khan, worked tirelessly to make this initiative possible.
The local assembly of IT products, including Chromebooks, will:
- Reduce costs for Pakistani consumers
- Strengthen foreign exchange reserves
- Build an export-oriented technology sector
Shaza Fatima highlighted that the assembly line would create jobs, introduce best practices, and facilitate technology transfer.
International Tech Collaborations
Pakistan is also seeing growth in AI and tech collaborations with other global companies:
- Meta: Launched Llama AI in Urdu, making Pakistan one of the few countries with localised AI support
- TikTok: Introduced a STEM feed to provide free educational content in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
- Go Telecom (Saudi Arabia): Launched an AI Hub, connecting Saudi companies with Pakistani tech firms for remote services, generating employment and export opportunities
Google’s registration and local office establishment, combined with the Chromebook assembly line, represent a turning point for Pakistan’s IT manufacturing and export potential.
With government support, international partnerships, and a focus on AI and digital skill development, Pakistan is positioning itself as a regional hub for tech innovation and exports.
