Notified Zones

WHERE HIGH QUALITY

TALENT MEETS WORLD-CLASS
TECH INFRASTRUCTURE

EXECUTIVE MESSAGE

ABOUT STZA

The Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA) is an autonomous government body that licenses public and private investments to enable the establishment of Special Technology Zones (STZs) in Pakistan. These STZs offer businesses special incentives spanning over 10 years to promote technology exports, entrepreneurship, job creation, skill upgradation, research & development, and innovation in the tech sector.


Special Technology Zones (STZs) are ring-fenced areas, approved and notified by STZA. These areas may be new parcels of land notified for the development of STZs, existing infrastructure that can be declared as an STZ, or expansion of existing STZs

TECH ZONES ACROSS PAKISTAN

Operational

NASTP – Alpha

Area
20 acre | 440,000 sqft
Location
Rawalpindi
Status
Space Available
Technology Areas
IT and ITeS, AI & Cyber Security, Aerospace technologies, Co-working spaces

Operational

NASTP – Alpha

Area
20 acre | 440,000 sqft
Location
Rawalpindi
Status
Space Available
Technology Areas
IT and ITeS, AI & Cyber Security, Aerospace technologies, Co-working spaces

Operational

New State Life Tower

Area
1 acre | 300,000 sqft
Location
Islamabad
Status
Fully Occupied
Technology Areas
All Technology Sector Services. Current tenants are focused on Electronics Design, Communications Tech, FinTech, AI-enabled Software Design, BPO, etc

Operational

New State Life Tower

Area
1 acre | 300,000 sqft
Location
Islamabad
Status
Fully Occupied
Technology Areas
All Technology Sector Services. Current tenants are focused on Electronics Design, Communications Tech, FinTech, AI-enabled Software Design, BPO, etc

Operational

Pak-Austria IAST

Area
20 acre | 140,000 sqft
Location
Haripur
Status
Space Available
Technology Areas
AI, NanoTech, Environment, Agri-Food Tech, Railway Engineering, Minerals & Mining

Operational

Pak-Austria IAST

Area
20 acre | 140,000 sqft
Location
Haripur
Status
Space Available
Technology Areas
AI, NanoTech, Environment, Agri-Food Tech, Railway Engineering, Minerals & Mining

Operational

NRTC Hi-Tech Production Zone

Area
47 acre | 900,000 sqft
Location
Haripur
Status
Fully Occupied
Technology Areas
Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Information and Communication Technologies

Operational

NRTC Hi-Tech Production Zone

Area
47 acre | 900,000 sqft
Location
Haripur
Status
Fully Occupied
Technology Areas
Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Information and Communication Technologies

Operational

NASTP – Delta

Area
9.18 acre | 411,000 sqft
Location
Lahore
Status
Space Available
Technology Areas
IT and ITeS, Software Development, E-Commerce

Operational

NASTP – Delta

Area
9.18 acre | 411,000 sqft
Location
Lahore
Status
Space Available
Technology Areas
IT and ITeS, Software Development, E-Commerce

Operational

University of Agriculture – Faisalabad

Area
38.29 acre
Location
Faisalabad
Status
Space Available
Technology Areas
Agricultural technologies, Vaccine Production, Biotech, Cold Chain, etc.

Operational

University of Agriculture – Faisalabad

Area
38.29 acre
Location
Faisalabad
Status
Space Available
Technology Areas
Agricultural technologies, Vaccine Production, Biotech, Cold Chain, etc.

Operational

NASTP – Sierra

Area
7.33 acres | 279,000 sqft
Location
Karachi
Status
Space Available
Technology Areas
IT and ITeS, Aerospace technologies

Operational

NASTP – Sierra

Area
7.33 acres | 279,000 sqft
Location
Karachi
Status
Space Available
Technology Areas
IT and ITeS, Aerospace technologies

Operational

Pakistan Maritime Science and Technology Park

Area
1.5 acre | 403,000 sqft
Location
Karachi
Status
Space Available
Technology Areas
Maritime technologies including Ship Design, Offshore Energy/Renewables, Aquaculture, and Blue Economy Tech

Operational

Pakistan Maritime Science and Technology Park

Area
1.5 acre | 403,000 sqft
Location
Karachi
Status
Space Available
Technology Areas
Maritime technologies including Ship Design, Offshore Energy/Renewables, Aquaculture, and Blue Economy Tech

Operational

NUST STZ

Area
283,180 Sq Ft | 13 acres
Location
Islamabad
Status
Space available
Technology Areas
IT, ITeS, Electronics, and RnD etc.

Operational

NUST STZ

Area
283,180 Sq Ft | 13 acres
Location
Islamabad
Status
Space available
Technology Areas
IT, ITeS, Electronics, and RnD etc.

Operational

Capital Smart Technology Zone (Silicon Village)

Area
145,000 Sq Ft | 127.49 acres
Location
Rawalpindi
Status
Space available
Technology Areas
Hi-tech Production, RnD Companies, and Skill Development

Operational

Capital Smart Technology Zone (Silicon Village)

Area
145,000 Sq Ft | 127.49 acres
Location
Rawalpindi
Status
Space available
Technology Areas
Hi-tech Production, RnD Companies, and Skill Development

Operational

Mindbridge STZ

Area
277,476 Sq Ft | 2.67 acres
Location
Lahore
Status
Fully occupied
Technology Areas
Specialised BPO Zone

Operational

Mindbridge STZ

Area
277,476 Sq Ft | 2.67 acres
Location
Lahore
Status
Fully occupied
Technology Areas
Specialised BPO Zone

Operational

Khanpur Industrial Project

Area
199,174 Sq Ft | 197 Acres
Location
Haripur
Status
Fully Occupied
Technology Areas
Multiple Areas

Operational

Khanpur Industrial Project

Area
199,174 Sq Ft | 197 Acres
Location
Haripur
Status
Fully Occupied
Technology Areas
Multiple Areas

Coming Soon

Tech 7 STZ

Area
1,096,112 Sq Ft | 4.6 acres
Location
Islamabad
Status
Coming Soon
Technology Areas
Multiple areas

Coming Soon

Tech 7 STZ

Area
1,096,112 Sq Ft | 4.6 acres
Location
Islamabad
Status
Coming Soon
Technology Areas
Multiple areas

Coming soon

The Mark Science and Technology Park

Area
0.7 acre | 740,000 sqft
Location
Lahore
Status
Coming soon
Technology Areas
IT and ITeS

Coming soon

The Mark Science and Technology Park

Area
0.7 acre | 740,000 sqft
Location
Lahore
Status
Coming soon
Technology Areas
IT and ITeS

Coming soon

Pakistan Digital City

Area
11 acre | 480,000 sqft
Location
Haripur
Status
Coming soon
Technology Areas
IT and ITeS

Coming soon

Pakistan Digital City

Area
11 acre | 480,000 sqft
Location
Haripur
Status
Coming soon
Technology Areas
IT and ITeS

Coming soon

Islamabad Technopolis

Area
140 acre | 15 million sqft
Location
Islamabad
Status
Coming soon
Technology Areas
Multiple Areas

Coming soon

Islamabad Technopolis

Area
140 acre | 15 million sqft
Location
Islamabad
Status
Coming soon
Technology Areas
Multiple Areas

License Types

ZONE ENTERPRISE

Zone Enterprises are entities licensed to operate inside STZs and are mandated to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, R&D, and create tech jobs.

ZONE developer

The Zone Developers (ZDs) are public / private / public-private companies and organizations, licensed to develop and manage physical and technology infrastructure within a STZ.

TECHNOLOGIES FOR ZONE ENTERPRISES

SPECIAL ZONES | SPECIAL INCENTIVES

Profit and Gains Tax

Exemption from Profit and Gains Tax

Under the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001

Minimum Tax

Exemption from Minimum Tax 

Under the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001

Dividends Tax for VC

Exemption of income tax on dividends & long-term capital gains of Venture Capital Funds from their investments in Zone Enterprises

Under the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001

Import taxes and duties

Custom Duties, Withholding Tax, and Sales Tax exempted on import of Capital Goods

Under the Customs Act, 1969

** Exemptions are valid for a period of 10 years from the date of issuance of License

Special Forex Currency Accounts

Under an active license, Zone Entities are eligible
for opening and maintaining a Special Forex Currency Account

Full Foreign Currency Retention

Special FX Accounts can be fed with any proceeds from abroad without the requirement of conversion to PKR

⁠No approvals required

All legitimate payments abroad allowed from the funds available in the Special FX Accounts, without any limitation or approval from SBP

Hassle-free local payments

Local payments from the special Forex accounts allowed in PKR

** permission for opening and maintaining foreign currency accounts is valid for a term of 10 years after the issuance of license

Boosts job creation

by attracting tech companies and fostering entrepreneurship within the zone

Facilitates knowledge spillover 

by bringing together researchers, businesses, and academia, leading to innovation and knowledge sharing

Develops a skilled human capital

through partnering with training centers and attracting talent, creating a strong workforce for the tech sector

Provides specialized tech infrastructure

like high-speed internet, research labs, and advanced facilities to support tech businesses’ needs

STZA ONE WINDOW

The One Window Portal Enterprise System by STZA is an integrated digital platform designed to streamline Zone Developers’ and Enterprises’ application & management processes, providing seamless regulatory compliance and enhanced user experience.

APPLICATION PROCESS

login & submit

Sign up to STZA’s Digital One Window Portal and follow the step-by-step guide to complete the application process.

Review of application

All applications are thoroughly assessed.

Decision

Licenses are granted only after a unanimous decision by the relevant STZA committees.

what’s happening at stza

IPRI’s Session on Media and Technology Dynamics

Pakistan Navy’s Deputy Chief Visits STZA to Foster Technological Advancements

Innovative Collaboration: Advancing Aerospace and Data Technologies in Pakistan

Chairman Special Technology Zones Authority – STZA, Meeting at Finance division on STZs and SEZs chaired by Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, and Privatization

LATEST NEWS

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OUR PARTNERS

Great Wall Enterprise Institute (GEI)

Fosters China’s innovation ecosystems, uniting government, corporations, and academia for regional prosperity.

International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation (IASP)

Global network of science parks, enhancing collaboration and innovation for science-based business growth and economic development.

Center for Executive Education (CEE) – Institute of Business Administration (IBA)

Pakistan’s premier business school, offering diverse business and executive education programs for academic and professional excellence.

Zhongguancun Belt and Road Industrial Promotion Association (ZBRA)

Integrates China’s tech with Belt and Road, fostering global cooperation and innovation.

National Electronics Complex of Pakistan (NECOP)

Pakistan’s innovation hub for electronics R&D, advancing global semiconductor design and production.

The Skolkovo Foundation

 Supports Russian tech entrepreneurship, offering services to 3,000+ companies, promoting research and innovation.

Name:

Khanpur Industrial Project

Location:

Haripur, KPK

Area:

199,174 Sq Ft of existing and proposed infrastructure ,197 Acres.

Declared on:

12th September 2024

POC Name:

Asif Iqbal CFO/Company Secretary

Name:

Capital Smart Technology Zone (Silicon Village), Rawalpindi

Location:

Rawalpindi, Punjab

Area:

127.49 acres of land parcel with 145,000 Sq Ft leasable area

Declared on:

9th August 2024

POC Name:

Mr. Abid Kabir Cheema

POC Email:

Name:

Mindbridge STZ, Lahore

Location:

Lahore, Punjab

Area:

277,476 Sq Ft (3x buildings) of existing and proposed buildings on a land parcel measuring 2.67 acres

Declared on:

9th August 2024

POC Name:

Mr. Yousuf Aqeel

POC Email:

Name:

Tech 7 STZ, Islamabad

Location:

Federal Islamabad

Area:

1,096,112 Sq Ft of covered area (G+6 along with 1x Basement Floor and 1x Mezzanine Floor)

Declared on:

9th August 2024

POC Name:

Mr. Muhammad Safdar

Name:

NUST STZ, Islamabad

Location:

Federal Islamabad

Area:

283,180 Sq Ft (3x buildings) of existing and under construction buildings on land parcels measuring 8 acres and 5 acres.

Declared on:

9th August 2024

POC Name:

Mr. Emmad Ahsan
Mr. Kamran Ashraf