Google to Roll Out 600,000 Chromebooks a Year in Pakistan
— November 8, 2025
ISLAMABAD (AIA) Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja announced on Saturday that Google will begin manufacturing roughly 600,000 Chromebooks annually in Pakistan. The minister, speaking to the media, said Google has finalized its registration in the country and intends to open a local office soon.
The Chromebook production line, established in Haripur through a partnership between Google, the Ministry of Defence Production, and the National Radio & Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC), is expected to provide a major boost to Pakistan’s IT manufacturing sector. Khawaja emphasized that the initiative aims to deliver affordable, high‑quality devices, especially for students and educational institutions, while also creating new job opportunities and supporting technology transfer.
The project aligns with the government’s broader goal of positioning Pakistan as a regional hub for technology manufacturing and export.