Google Think Apps 2026 Highlights Pakistan’s App Growth

LAHORE, Pakistan — Google’s Think Apps Pakistan 2026 event highlighted the growing global reach of Pakistan’s app and gaming industry, with a focus on using artificial intelligence (AI) to help local developers build products for international markets.

Figures shared at the event showed that digital products developed by Pakistani developers recorded 4.6 billion downloads over the past 12 months. Pakistan’s app and gaming industry, which once comprised fewer than 30 people, now provides employment and growth opportunities to more than 30,000 professionals.

Farhan Qureshi, Google Pakistan’s Cluster Director, said the international success of Pakistani developers reflected their capabilities and ambitions. He said Google aims to equip developers with advanced AI tools so they can create products that compete globally and contribute to Pakistan’s digital economy.

Google’s broader digital initiatives include a target of training 100,000 developers in AI by 2028. Other initiatives include developing local Chromebook manufacturing capacity of up to 500,000 devices annually and the Digital Pasban programme, which aims to reach 200,000 households with online safety guidance and training.

The figures shared at the event highlight the potential of Pakistan’s app and gaming industry to contribute to digital exports, employment and economic growth. Expanding AI skills and helping local developers reach international markets remain important opportunities for the country’s technology sector.