Thousands of freelancers will benefit as Pakistan's largest IT park comes into being

ISLAMABAD:

Pakistan's technology landscape will receive a major boost with the establishment of the country's largest IT park in the federal capital.

This ambitious project is spread over 3.3 hectares has the approval of the Special Investment Facilitation Committee (SIFC) and represents a monumental step forward for Pakistan's innovation.

This landmark decision represents a significant step forward for Pakistan's emerging technology landscape and promises unprecedented opportunities for innovation and advancement.

Negotiations are already underway with key stakeholders such as the Pakistan Software Export Board and the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications to ensure solid implementation of the IT Park project.

These joint efforts highlight the government's commitment to creating an enabling environment for innovation and entrepreneurship and positioning Pakistan as a regional leader in the digital space, PTV reported on Monday. Ta.

The IT park planned in Islamabad's G-10 sector is well on its way to becoming a hub of technological advancement, with comprehensive facilities to foster creativity and entrepreneurship.

Facilities include a state-of-the-art research center, a fully equipped library, a software house, conference rooms, dedicated work areas for freelancers and start-ups, and an exhibition area to showcase cutting-edge technology. IT products.

The IT Park project, operated under a public-private partnership, is a promising project for the country's emerging freelance economy.

Around 6,000 freelancers are expected to benefit from access to world-class facilities that will enable them to make a significant contribution to Pakistan's economic landscape through the provision of electronic services.

Importantly, the construction of this pioneering IT hub is being funded through collaboration with a private IT company, which also rents office space on site.

This synergistic partnership model aims to strengthen Pakistan's technology ecosystem and foster economic growth and job creation in the digital sector.

With the impending realization of an IT park in the G10 sector of Islamabad, Pakistan stands at the threshold of a transformative era in technological development and is poised to harness the limitless potential of the digital age for the benefit of its people. organized. And economy.