HARIPUR, PAKISTAN – April 14th, 2025 – Tech Valley Pakistan hosted a visit to the National Radio & Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC) in Haripur, welcoming Mr. Shahid Farid, Managing Director of the Punjab Education Foundation (PEF), to review progress on Pakistan’s first local Chromebook assembly line. This landmark initiative is a collaboration between Tech Valley Pakistan, PEF, NRTC, Google, and Allied, marking a transformative step in advancing digital education across Punjab. 

The visit aimed to align all stakeholders on deploying over 300 Schools of Eminence across Punjab and integrating Google for Education tools and technologies within these institutions. This unprecedented step is crucial for ensuring digital inclusion and preparing students for the future.

Paul Hutchings, Regional Manager of Education, Google, acknowledged Tech Valley’s significant role and emphasised Google’s commitment to the project and a broader vision for digital education in Pakistan, including potential expansion into the gaming market and the provision of AI/cybersecurity courses.

Representatives from Allied shared updates underscoring their role in Chromebook and gaming device manufacturing and their dedication to building a technology ecosystem in Pakistan with the potential for job creation.

Future collaborations were also explored, including leveraging the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) for AI and cybersecurity training. The long-term vision includes expanding into the gaming sector and exploring opportunities for exporting “Made in Pakistan” products.

Umar Farooq, CEO of Tech Valley Pakistan, emphasised the importance of timely execution to ensure impact at scale and reiterated Tech Valley’s commitment to driving digital transformation in Punjab’s education sector.

The launch of the Chromebook assembly line is a significant step towards ensuring equitable access to Chromebook devices and empowering the students of Punjab with essential digital tools, and preparing them for a rapidly evolving global landscape.