Google officially opens Pakistan office

Google has formally opened its Pakistan office, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif performing the inauguration, Mettis Link News reported. The event, held on August 18, 2026, was attended by Wilson L. White, Google's Vice President for Global Affairs, along with David Weller and their team. The report framed the move as a notable advance for the country's tech industry and digital economy.

Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja announced the development in a post on X, describing it as a key step in Pakistan's progress as a technology hub. She credited US Chargé d'Affaires Natalie Ashton Baker, the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication with making the opening possible. She also welcomed Fasieh Mehta, who is taking on the role of the first head of the company's Pakistan mission.