Washington, D.C.: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a productive meeting with Ambassador Karan Bhatia, Vice President and Global Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy at Google, on the sidelines of the World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings 2026.
According to Press Information Department, the Finance Minister recognized Google’s initiatives in Pakistan, highlighting its training and capacity-building programs in artificial intelligence. The Minister also acknowledged the significant progress made with the local assembly of Google Chromebooks in Pakistan and Google’s plan to establish an office in the country by July 2026.
The discussions focused on Google’s ongoing and new initiatives in collaboration with the Government of Pakistan to advance AI development and its application in crucial economic sectors, including agriculture and manufacturing. Both parties reiterated their commitment to enhancing cooperation to support Pakistan’s digital transformation agenda.