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Viper Technology, which has long designed and assembled laptops, desktops and other computing solutions in Pakistan, has now begun manufacturing its hardware lineup locally.
The company’s hardware lineup includes a range of devices tailored for both everyday users and high-performance needs, making tech accessibility more affordable for local consumers. In an exclusive conversation with TechJuice, Khushnood Aftab Shaikh, CEO of Viper Technology Group, shared that the company has partnered with Chinese ODM suppliers to locally manufacture components and assemble final products in Pakistan. He stated,
“China has established itself as a global technology powerhouse. For Pakistan, this is not just a trend to observe; it’s an opportunity to act. By localizing production and pursuing tech partnerships, we can reduce foreign exchange spending and foster skilled employment.”
Despite these efforts, Viper continues to face business challenges. “Whoever is handling local setups in Pakistan often lacks the technical depth to manage such operations effectively,” Shaikh noted. He emphasized the need for long-term policy support and technical infrastructure to strengthen this emerging sector.
What Viper Offers
On the market, Viper’s products include options like the Viper P40 Notebook, available for around PKR 72,000, featuring a Core i3-10th Gen processor and SSD storage, suitable for students and professionals alike. At the higher end, devices such as the Viper Expeder X, with an Intel i7 CPU and RTX 3060 GPU, cater to power users and gamers.
Viper Technology Group claims to be Pakistan’s first locally based IT hardware manufacturer now, a milestone that not only underscores its own achievement but also signals a broader shift toward homegrown tech innovation, greater industrial self‑reliance, and accelerated digital transformation across the country. Even so, the industry still faces hurdles such as limited manufacturing infrastructure and complex regulations that will need to be addressed to sustain and grow local production.
