Syed Saif Ul Hassan 
Nov 04, 2025
Tech giant Google has proposed establishing a Chromebook production factory in Punjab, a move likely to give a helping hand to Pakistan's digital infrastructure and local manufacturing.
This proposal was pitched during a meeting in Lahore between a Google for Education delegation, led by Kevin Callis, and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, accompanied by Tech Valley CIO Omar Farooq.
Welcoming the initiative, Nawaz promised Google full administrative and technical support from the Punjab government.
The Punjab CM highlighted the administration's commitment to transforming the province into a regional technology and artificial intelligence (AI) hub, stating: “We are determined to integrate IT and AI into our education system and create opportunities for youth through digital empowerment.”
The Chromebook manufacturing project in Pakistan is meant to improve digital education in government schools by incorporating AI tools and wider teacher training.
Google representatives indicated that the new Chromebooks would feature pre-installed applications like Gemini, Read Along, and Canva, enhancing the learning experience for students.
The notable part of the development is that over 2,000 government teachers have so far been trained under the Google for Education initiative to date, with additional programmes planned to boost digital literacy and tech-based learning across Punjab.
Google's bold and facilitative move is seen as an incredible milestone for Pakistan’s digital transformation, with industry experts hoping that Google Chromebooks’ local production will stimulate further foreign investment in Pakistan’s tech manufacturing sector, creating jobs and fostering local innovation.
