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The digitizing of the key segments of the economy could boost IT export to $10 billion annually, provide significant growth to GDP, attract billions of
In this file photo, Prime Minister Imran Khan addresses the launching ceremony of the Special Technology Zones Authority. PID/File
ISLAMABAD: The government has established the Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA) to boost the domestic IT sector in the country, officials said.
According to the STZA officials, the government believes that the new initiative will not only boost the country’s economy but would also create ample job opportunities for the youth.
Giving details of the purpose of establishing the authority to
Dawn on Sunday, STZA officials said that the authority would help trigger the growth of scientific and technological ecosystem in the country.
Govt approves land for STZA
Area to be used for setting up technology zone to boost IT sector
Initially, one each Special Technology Zone is to be set up in Islamabad, Lahore, Haripur, Karachi and Quetta. PHOTO: REU-TERS
ISLAMABAD:
The government has approved the transfer of 150 acres of land to the Special Technology Zone Authority (STZA) for setting up a special zone for technological advancement in Islamabad in a bid to boost the IT sector.
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has identified the land for establishing the technology zone.
The Cabinet Division said that the STZA had been established under the STZA Ordinance 2020. The authority has been mandated to set up Special Technology Zones (STZs) across Pakistan. Initially, one STZ each is to be set up in Islamabad, Lahore, Haripur, Karachi and Quetta.