{"id":67325,"date":"2026-08-19T20:03:13","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T20:03:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=67325"},"modified":"2026-08-19T20:03:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T20:03:13","slug":"google-in-pakistan-digital-transformation-of-the-country-first-office-opened-delegation-meets-prime-minister","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/google-in-pakistan-digital-transformation-of-the-country-first-office-opened-delegation-meets-prime-minister\/","title":{"rendered":"GooGle in Pakistan | Digital Transformation of the Country | First Office Opened | Delegation Meets Prime Minister"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67327\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/google-Pakistan-web.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/google-Pakistan-web.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/google-Pakistan-web-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>PM Shehbaz Sharif Meets Google Delegation to Discuss Digital Transformation; Inaugurates Google First Office in Pakistan to Boost Tech, Youth Upskilling<\/p>\n<p>ISLAMABAD : A 9-member delegation of Google, led by Mr. Wilson White, Vice President for Government Affairs and Public Policy, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today. H.E. Ms. Natalie Baker, Charg\u00e9 d\u2019Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, also accompanied the delegation.<\/p>\n<p>Welcoming the delegation, the Prime Minister said Pakistan is undergoing a major digital transformation of governance, including the digitization of the economy. He shared the government\u2019s vision of \u201cDigital Nation Pakistan\u201d and informed the delegation that several initiatives to develop the national digital ecosystem are at an advanced stage of implementation.<\/p>\n<p>The Prime Minister reiterated the government\u2019s commitment to upgrading IT infrastructure and briefed the delegation on ongoing programs for training youth in IT and Artificial Intelligence. He emphasized the importance of collaboration with a global technology leader like Google in achieving these objectives.<\/p>\n<p>The Prime Minister welcomed Google\u2019s decision to open an office in Pakistan, noting that it would further strengthen the country\u2019s partnership with the company. He appreciated Google\u2019s role in advancing Pakistan\u2019s digital economy and lauded its initiatives that have enabled thousands of Pakistani youth to secure productive employment.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"sMtOdU0Hwp\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistans-digital-health-vision-takes-shape-lahore-sessions-deliver-strong-momentum\/\">Pakistan&#8217;s Digital Health Vision Takes Shape: Lahore Sessions Deliver Strong Momentum<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Pakistan&#8217;s Digital Health Vision Takes Shape: Lahore Sessions Deliver Strong Momentum&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistans-digital-health-vision-takes-shape-lahore-sessions-deliver-strong-momentum\/embed\/#?secret=qR4Sg9JDGV#?secret=sMtOdU0Hwp\" data-secret=\"sMtOdU0Hwp\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Highlighting the potential of Pakistan\u2019s youth in the digital space, the Prime Minister expressed hope that Google would further expand its footprint to upskilling and empowering them. He added that with Google\u2019s local presence now established, high-impact programs could be scaled up further.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Wilson White briefed the Prime Minister on Google\u2019s future plans. He said the local office would deepen Google\u2019s commitment to accelerating Pakistan\u2019s digital transformation and build on years of existing partnership to create long-term opportunities for Pakistani youth and help local businesses go global.<\/p>\n<p>Expressing satisfaction over the ongoing Chromebook assembly line established by Google with local partners, Mr. White noted strong potential for Chromebooks assembled in Pakistan to be exported to other countries in the region.<\/p>\n<p>He stated that Google recognizes the immense potential of Pakistan\u2019s young population and is keen to expand upskilling programs in IT, AI, gaming, and other areas.<\/p>\n<p>The Prime Minister, Mr. Wilson White, Charg\u00e9 d\u2019Affaires Natalie Baker, and other dignitaries jointly unveiled a plaque to mark the inauguration of Google\u2019s office in Pakistan.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"zARn0vLoF7\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-may-2026\/\">Pakistan in the World \u2013 May &#8211; June  2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Pakistan in the World \u2013 May &#8211; June  2026&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-may-2026\/embed\/#?secret=rXeCg651WT#?secret=zARn0vLoF7\" data-secret=\"zARn0vLoF7\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; PM Shehbaz Sharif Meets Google Delegation to Discuss Digital Transformation; Inaugurates Google First Office in Pakistan to Boost Tech, Youth Upskilling ISLAMABAD : A 9-member delegation of Google, led by Mr. Wilson White, Vice President for Government Affairs and Public Policy, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today. 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