Google Establishes Presence in Pakistan Amid Digital Transformation Push

Google has officially launched its corporate presence in Pakistan, marking a significant milestone for the country's technology sector. The move was announced on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hosting Google's Vice President of Global Affairs and Public Policy, Wilson White, in Islamabad.

White led a nine-member delegation that met with the prime minister, along with US Chargé d' affaires Natalie Baker. The delegation was welcomed by Sharif, who outlined Pakistan's 'Digital Nation Pakistan' vision and emphasized the government's commitment to upgrading IT infrastructure and training young people in IT and artificial intelligence.

Google has contributed more than Rs3.9 trillion in economic activity for Pakistani businesses and households over the past decade, helping create more than 960,000 jobs. The company is supporting Pakistan's goal of achieving $30 billion in IT exports by investing in Pakistani talent, manufacturing, and infrastructure for hardware exports.

Google has also helped improve the digital skills of more than one million Pakistanis through its Career Certificates program and partnerships with schools and teachers. As part of its efforts to support Pakistan's digital transformation, Google will provide free Google Gemini subscriptions for a year to all students in Pakistan.