- Monitored implementation to track usage and results.
- Students nationwide included through staggered delivery.
- The initiative aims to reduce digital disparities.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will 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, describes the scale of support being implemented, identifies the regions included, explains the purpose behind the effort and details the method through which the devices will be distributed.
Speaking at the event, Mashhood said the government remains focused on improving access to education for the younger generation, adding that providing modern digital tools is essential to prepare students to face national and global challenges.
He noted that the youth population represents Pakistan’s greatest strength and initiatives like this are designed to unlock their full potential.
The government representative highlighted the growing confidence among overseas Pakistanis, stating that they are increasingly willing to invest in the country’s development.
He explained that this investment boosts economic activity and creates jobs, as well as opportunities to develop skills in emerging fields that are shaping 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 highlighted that the distribution will take place in carefully planned phases to maintain transparency and ensure that institutions across the country receive the devices based on need and availability.
A national monitoring mechanism will accompany the launch to track usage, evaluate results, and ensure Chromebooks are used effectively in classrooms and remote learning environments.
He added that the initiative has fundamental value for the future of Pakistan as it will reduce the digital divide between urban and rural students and encourage equal access to technology-rich learning spaces.
To ensure balanced inclusion, he confirmed that students from Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan will fully participate in the programme, reinforcing the government’s commitment 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 young people with globally relevant skills, and putting the country firmly on the path to a digitally empowered future.
