(Web Desk) - Pakistan is making a significant move toward digital education by announcing the distribution of 700,000 Google Chromebooks to students across the country.
The initiative is aimed at modernising the education system, narrowing the digital divide, and equipping students with essential technology skills ahead of Pakistan’s Education Vision 2025.
Pakistan’s Chromebook distribution plan
The Government of Pakistan has officially confirmed that 700,000 Google Chromebooks will be provided to students under the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme. The announcement was made by Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, Chairman of the programme, who described it as a major step toward technology-driven education reform.
The initiative will cover students enrolled in public schools, colleges and universities.
The distribution will take place across all provinces, including Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.
Who will receive these 700,000 Chromebooks?
Expected Eligibility Criteria
While final guidelines are yet to be announced, priority is expected to be given to:
• Students enrolled in government institutions • Merit-based and need-based candidates • Digitally prepared institutions
Phased Distribution Strategy
The government plans to distribute the Chromebooks in phases to ensure transparency, fair allocation, and effective monitoring. A national tracking system will evaluate usage and educational impact.
Bridging Pakistan’s digital divide
This programme is expected to significantly reduce the urban-rural education gap by providing equal digital access to students in underserved areas. Benefits include reduced reliance on physical textbooks and improved connectivity with national e-learning platforms.
Overall, the 700,000 Google Chromebooks programme marks a major milestone in Pakistan’s journey toward inclusive, modern, and future-ready education.