Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Saturday said that Google will manufacture around 600,000 Chromebooks annually in Pakistan, marking a major milestone for the country’s technology sector.

Speaking to the media, she said Google has completed its registration in Pakistan and plans to open its office in the country soon.

Highlighting recent developments under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, she said that Pakistan’s engagement with leading global technology and social media companies has entered a new and productive phase.

Shaza Fatima revealed that Google, in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence Production and the National Radio & Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC), has begun Chromebook manufacturing in Haripur.

Launched as a public-private partnership with a local company, the project is expected to give a significant boost to Pakistan’s IT manufacturing industry.

She said the initiative aims to provide affordable, high-quality devices, particularly for students and the education sector.

“Such high-tech ventures reflect global companies’ growing confidence in Pakistan’s economy, while also promoting technology transfer, international best practices, and new job opportunities,” she added.