Google has formally inaugurated its local office in Pakistan, a crucial step in the company’s long-term commitment to the country and its expanding digital economy.
The office was inaugurated on Tuesday when Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received a delegation of Google led by its vice president for global affairs, Wilson L. White at the Prime Minister’s House. Among those present at the gathering were US Chargé d’Affaires in Pakistan Natalie Baker.
During the conversation, Prime Minister Shehbaz remarked that Pakistan has great potential to build a fruitful partnership with Google and increase cooperation in technology and other sectors.
He talked about Pakistan’s rapid digital transformation and large young population, saying that with the right opportunities, young people might play a key role in driving economic success. But he said more needs to be done to properly exploit the country’s digital potential.
“The opening of the Google Pakistan office is an important milestone,” White said. “We have been working with and investing in Pakistan for over a decade.
He also supported Prime Minister Shehbaz’s goal to make Pakistan a $30 billion IT export hub. Google is very much focused on achieving this through three areas of effort: fostering local talent, building manufacturing and infrastructure to expand hardware exports, and assisting Pakistani entrepreneurs, White added.
Prime Minister Shehbaz and White jointly inaugurated the new office, and the Prime Minister said it was an important milestone toward building a stronger and long-term relationship between Pakistan and Google.
