LAHORE – US Consul General Stetson Sanders has expressed hope that Apple will establish an office in Pakistan, highlighting the country’s growing use of technology.
Speaking at an event in Lahore, Sanders said technology had transformed lives of people and it is increasingly being used in Pakistan.
The US consul general said the prospect of an Apple office in Pakistan would be a positive development, adding, “We hope that Apple headquarters’ office will also be established in Pakistan.”
He also highlighted education exchange initiatives and cooperation between Pakistan and the United States, particularly for young entrepreneurs.
The announcement comes days after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sarif, Google Vice President Wilson White, US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker, and other dignitaries jointly unveiled a plaque to mark the inauguration of Google’s office in Pakistan.
A 9-member delegation of Google, led by White, Vice President for Government Affairs and Public Policy, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Tuesday.
Welcoming the delegation, the prime minister said Pakistan is undergoing a major digital transformation of governance, including the digitization of the economy. He shared the government’s vision of “Digital Nation Pakistan” and informed the delegation that several initiatives to develop the national digital ecosystem are at an advanced stage of implementation.
The prime minister reiterated the government’s commitment to upgrading IT infrastructure and briefed the delegation on ongoing programs for training youth in IT and Artificial Intelligence. He emphasized the importance of collaboration with a global technology leader like Google in achieving these objectives.
He welcomed Google’s decision to open an office in Pakistan, noting that it would further strengthen the country’s partnership with the company. He appreciated Google’s role in advancing Pakistan’s digital economy and lauded its initiatives that have enabled thousands of Pakistani youth to secure productive employment.
Highlighting the potential of Pakistan’s youth in the digital space, the Prime Minister expressed hope that Google would further expand its footprint to upskilling and empowering them. He added that with Google’s local presence now established, high-impact programs could be scaled up further.
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