Pakistan has reached a new milestone in its digital journey as the Google Chromebook assembly line officially began operations this week — a move that Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb believes will position the country as a rising export hub for technology.
Speaking at the Future Summit in Karachi on Wednesday, Aurangzeb praised Google’s initiative, calling it a testament to Pakistan’s growing potential in the tech and maritime sectors. “Google’s plan to establish Pakistan as an export hub aligns perfectly with our vision for AI-driven growth,” he said, highlighting the vast opportunities in coding, blockchain, and artificial intelligence.
The Google Chromebook assembly line was inaugurated on Tuesday in a ceremony attended by Deputy Prime Minister Senator Ishaq Khan, who described the event as “a defining moment in Pakistan’s digital transformation.”
Aurangzeb emphasised that Pakistan’s economy is moving in the right direction, crediting recent structural reforms and a shift toward production-driven growth. “Sustainable development can only come from a strong private sector. Our focus remains on IT and maritime industries to transform Pakistan into an export-oriented economy,” he said.
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He also noted that global rating agencies and international institutions have acknowledged Pakistan’s improving economic indicators, citing a 9% increase in corporate profits. The minister revealed that the government has successfully added 900,000 new tax filers to the system through digital reforms aimed at transparency and efficiency. “Even Egypt has shown interest in learning from our FBR digitisation model,” Aurangzeb added.
Discussing future plans, the finance minister confirmed that the government is moving ahead with the privatisation of 24 state-owned enterprises, including Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), which is expected to be completed by the end of this year.
Aurangzeb concluded by reaffirming the government’s commitment to structural reforms and creating an enabling environment for investors. “We are building on our diplomatic and economic successes to ensure long-term stability and inclusive growth,” he said.
