Dar hails Pakistan's first Google Chromebook assembly line
“Pakistan inaugurated its first Google Chromebook assembly line, which Ishaq Dar called pivotal for digital transformation.”
Key points
- Pakistan inaugurated its first Google Chromebook assembly line, which Ishaq Dar called pivotal for digital transformation.
- The plan includes training 100,000 developers and policy moves to attract tech investment as Pakistan targets deeper global economic integration.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar described the launch of Pakistan's first Google Chromebook assembly line as a "defining moment" in the country's digital transition. Speaking at the inauguration in Islamabad, he said local assembly will make devices more affordable, especially for education, while building jobs, supply chains and export capacity.
Dar noted that Google plans to train 100,000 developers nationwide under a new collaboration and said the government is working to create an investment-friendly tax regime and streamlined approvals through the Special Investment Facilitation Council. He added that Pakistan is moving toward greater global economic integration and is eyeing eventual G20 membership as macroeconomic stability improves.
The deputy premier framed the initiative as part of a broader push to position Pakistan as a regional tech hub, encouraging multinational investment and deeper engagement with local startups and developers.
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