ISLAMABAD, Aug. 19 -- Google has opened its first office in Pakistan, marking a significant step in the country's digital transformation. Federal IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja welcomed the development as a major milestone.

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated the office in Islamabad on Tuesday. He described the opening as an important step toward a long-term partnership with Google. The prime minister said greater cooperation could expand opportunities for Pakistani youth. He also highlighted the growing importance of technology in the modern economy.

Shaza said Google's local presence would strengthen Pakistan's digital ecosystem. She said the government wanted to connec...