- Rollout is monitored to track usage and results.
- Students nationwide included through phased delivery.
- The initiative aims to narrow the digital divide.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is to provide 700,000 Google Chromebooks to students across the country, Prime Minister’s Youth Program Chairman Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan announced on Friday.
The initiative aims to expand digital learning for young people, outlines the scope of support being rolled out, identifies the regions covered, explains the purpose behind the effort and describes the method through which the units will be distributed.
Speaking at the event, Mashhood said the government remains focused on promoting education access for the younger generation, adding that it is important to provide modern digital tools to prepare students to face national and global challenges.
He noted that the young population represents Pakistan’s greatest strength and initiatives like this are designed to unleash their full potential.
The government representative highlighted growing confidence among overseas Pakistanis, stating that they are increasingly willing to invest in the country’s development.
Such investments, he explained, fuel economic activity and create jobs along with opportunities for skill building in new areas that shape future industries.
During his speech, the President formally revealed that an organization is providing 700,000 Chromebooks to students enrolled in schools, colleges and universities across the country.
He said the program will significantly strengthen the country’s digital learning environment by providing students with access to reliable online platforms, up-to-date educational resources and modern software that supports both research and creative learning.
Mashhood emphasized that the distribution will be carried out in carefully planned phases to maintain transparency and ensure that institutions across the country receive units as per need and readiness.
A national monitoring mechanism will accompany the rollout to track usage, evaluate outcomes and ensure Chromebooks are being used effectively in classroom and distance learning environments.
He added that the initiative has critical value for Pakistan’s future as it will narrow the digital divide between urban and rural learners and promote equal access to technology-rich learning spaces.
To ensure balanced inclusion, he confirmed that students from Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan will participate fully in the programme, reinforcing the government’s pledge to extend equal opportunities to all regions.
Mashhood concluded by saying that the Chromebook program reflects a long-term commitment to strengthening Pakistan’s education system, equipping youth with globally relevant skills and placing the country firmly on the path to a digitally empowered future.
