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On August 18, 2026, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated Google’s first office in Pakistan in Islamabad.

The opening marks a significant expansion of Google’s presence in the country, with a focus on digital skills, AI, cloud technology, startups, and supporting Pakistan’s IT-export ambitions.

Google had already been active in Pakistan for years through digital-skilling and other programs, but this was its first permanent local office.

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Explanation

On August 18, 2026, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated Google’s first office in Pakistan in Islamabad.

The opening marks a significant expansion of Google’s presence in the country, with a focus on digital skills, AI, cloud technology, startups, and supporting Pakistan’s IT-export ambitions.

Google had already been active in Pakistan for years through digital-skilling and other programs, but this was its first permanent local office.

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• Chief Minister: Maryam Nawaz
• Oath Taken: 26 February 2024
• Province: Punjab
• Predecessor: Mohsin Naqvi
• Political Party: Pakistan Muslim League (N) – PML-N

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• Benazir Bhutto was Pakistan's first woman Prime Minister.
• She was serving from 1988–1990 and 1993–1996.

Last verified on 26-07-2026

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• Name: Dr. Maleeha Lodhi
• Position: Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations
• Office: 6 February 2015 – 30 September/30 October 2019
• Appointed by: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif
• Preceded by: Masood Khan
• Succeeded by: Munir Akram

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• Justice Ayesha Malik became the first female judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
• She was sworn in on 24 January 2022 by Chief Justice Gulzar Ahmed.
• Previously, she served at Lahore High Court (March 2012 – Jan 2022).

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• Appointed by: President Arif Alvi
• Tenure: Until June 2031
• Supreme Court judges total: 17
• Retirement age: Supreme Court – 65, High Court – 62

Last verified on 18-03-2026