Google Officially Registers in Pakistan, First Office and Chromebook Assembly Line Set Up

In a landmark development, Google has officially registered in Pakistan, paving the way for its first local office and marking a significant step in the country’s growing tech industry. The global tech giant’s move comes alongside the launch of Pakistan’s first Google Chromebook assembly line in Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which began operations on November 4, 2025. The assembly line is a collaborative effort between Google for Education’s local partner, Tech Valley, the National Radio & Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC), and Australia-based Allied.

The annual production capacity of the assembly line is set to produce 500,000 to 600,000 Chromebooks, with a focus on technology transfer, job creation, and enhancing global best practices. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, expressed excitement over the development, stating that Pakistan will now produce "Made in Pakistan" Google Chromebooks, with the next step being regional exports.

An MoU signed between the Ministry of IT & Telecommunication and Google will support initiatives in AI, cloud computing, and gaming training, while also focusing on upskilling programs for youth and startups. The assembly line will reduce costs for local consumers, bolster foreign exchange reserves, and strengthen the export-oriented tech sector in Pakistan.

Pakistan’s tech landscape is also benefiting from international collaborations, with Meta launching Llama AI in Urdu, TikTok introducing a STEM feed, and Saudi-based Go Telecom launching an AI hub in collaboration with Pakistani firms.