Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the establishment of a Google Chromebook manufacturing factory in the province, marking a significant step toward strengthening Pakistan’s technology and education sectors.
The decision was announced during a meeting between the Chief Minister and a high-level delegation from Google for Education and Tech Valley, led by Kevin Kalis, Global Director of Google for Education, and Umar Farooq, CEO of Tech Valley.
During the meeting, the delegation briefed the Chief Minister on Google’s ongoing educational technology initiatives in Pakistan and outlined plans to introduce innovative software solutions in the upcoming Chromebooks.
Among the key features are the Artificial Intelligence Toolkit and AI Gemini — tools designed to enhance digital learning and foster creativity — as well as Read Along, an application aimed at supporting English language learning among students. The integration of Canva was also discussed to promote design thinking and creative problem-solving within the education system.
The delegation shared progress updates on the Google for Education digital literacy program, revealing that more than 2,000 public-school teachers in Punjab have already completed training to improve classroom technology integration.
Additional sessions are planned to expand digital education capabilities across the province, equipping teachers and students with modern learning tools.
The representatives from Google and Tech Valley commended Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s vision for transforming Punjab into a digitally empowered province. They praised her leadership in advancing modern education, innovation, and IT-driven development, describing her approach as “inspiring and future-oriented.”
The proposed Chromebook manufacturing plant is expected to boost local production, create employment opportunities, and contribute to Pakistan’s growing role in the global tech supply chain while supporting educational reforms across Punjab.
