{"id":47584,"date":"2024-09-06T12:10:24","date_gmt":"2024-09-06T07:10:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/?p=47584"},"modified":"2024-09-06T12:10:24","modified_gmt":"2024-09-06T07:10:24","slug":"google-lunches-chromebook-manufacturing-initiative-in-pakistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/technology\/google-lunches-chromebook-manufacturing-initiative-in-pakistan\/","title":{"rendered":"Google lunches Chromebook manufacturing initiative in Pakistan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to boost Pakistan&#8217;s digital landscape, global tech giant Google has launched an initiative to produce half a million <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/pakistan\/google-to-produce-500-000-chromebooks-in-pakistan-by-2026-details-inside\/\">Chromebooks<\/a> in the country.<\/p>\n<p>The initiative was marked by a ceremony in Islamabad, where<a href=\"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/education\/google-for-startups-launches-ai-academy-in-pakistan\/\"> Google Asia Pacific President<\/a> Scott Beaumont presented the first locally manufactured Chromebook to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.<\/p>\n<p>PM Shehbaz praised Google&#8217;s contribution to the global and <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/pakistan\/whatsapp-services-disrupted-in-pakistan-pta-suggests-technical-issues\/\">Pakistani tech ecosystem,<\/a> emphasizing the potential of the young generation to drive economic growth through IT.<\/p>\n<p>The prime minister called on federal and provincial governments to allocate resources towards the education and empowerment of the younger generation.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, he also shared the government\u2019s ambitious target of reaching $25 billion in IT exports over the next five years, stating that this goal is within reach.<\/p>\n<p>PM Shehbaz urged IT experts and entrepreneurs to develop strategies to help the government achieve this target while promoting the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and freelancers.<\/p>\n<p>The prime minister also announced plans to digitize the country&#8217;s governance system, eliminating corruption and promoting transparency. He noted the appointment of a new IT secretary through a transparent process.<\/p>\n<p>Minister of State for IT Shaza Fatima Khawaja acknowledged Google&#8217;s role in Pakistan&#8217;s digitization efforts. At the same time, Google Regional Director Farhan S. Qureshi emphasized the opportunities for freelancers and small enterprises in the tech sector.<\/p>\n<p>The ceremony was attended by Information Minister Tarar and Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, marking a significant milestone in Pakistan&#8217;s journey towards digital transformation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to boost Pakistan&#8217;s digital landscape, global tech giant Google has launched an initiative to produce half a million Chromebooks in the country. The initiative was marked by a ceremony in Islamabad, where Google Asia Pacific President Scott Beaumont presented the first locally manufactured Chromebook to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. 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