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Google Starts Chromebook Assembly in Pakistan With 600,000-Unit Annual Target

The rollout pairs local assembly with government training to seed a broader tech ecosystem.

Overview

  • Manufacturing has begun in Haripur in partnership with the Ministry of Defence Production and NRTC, according to the IT minister.
  • Google has completed its registration in Pakistan and plans to open a local office soon, officials said.
  • About 600 workers are on site, with plans to expand assembly lines to add jobs and enable exports.
  • An MoU with Google will provide AI-focused training for youth, particularly girls, alongside plans for AI labs in schools.
  • Related moves include Meta’s AI tools available in Urdu, a TikTok STEM feed for free learning content, and a Saudi GO Group AI Hub linking Pakistani firms with Saudi companies.