Pakistan to distribute 500,000 Chromebooks to students over two years
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a government initiative to distribute 500,000 Chromebooks to students across Pakistan over the next two years.
The Prime Minister’s Youth Chromebook Scheme aims to expand access to digital education for young people. Sharif stated that the government views providing modern technology as a collective responsibility to ensure students do not fall behind in skills or intelligence. The program intends to help students attend classes remotely and seek employment opportunities.
The government will select recipients based on merit rather than financial status. This distribution will include students enrolled in universities, colleges, and schools, as well as those attending religious seminaries. Sharif noted that previous administrations under his party distributed 600,000 laptops over ten years, while this new plan seeks to deliver 500,000 devices in a shorter timeframe. Pakistan launched its first Google Chromebook assembly line last year to improve access to affordable technology.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar stated that this facility could support supply chain development and future technology exports. The government also plans to provide Chromebooks to 250,000 high-achieving students within the current year.
