The STZA was established to boost Pakistan’s Knowledge Economy through the development of a technology ecosystem by leveraging the Triple Helix Model of Innovation. STZA provides legislative and institutional support for the development of Pakistan’s technology sector. Through an ecosystem approach, we offer world-class physical & digital infrastructure and regulatory framework that can catapult Pakistan into a technology-driven future.
Strategic Objectives
Functions of STZA
To provide a One-Window Facility to ease regulatory compliance for all potential investors.
To formulate enabling policies to power the growth of the tech sector, and to provide institutional and legislative support to tech investors in synergy with all stakeholders and partners.
To approve, issue, notify, enforce or cancel the licenses issued to Zone Enterprises and Zone Developers.
To create opportunities and avenues to attract foreign direct investment into Pakistan’s emerging startup and tech ecosystem.
Identify, create, and upgrade technological and scientific clusters and industrial support systems within STZs to foster innovation and entrepreneurship.
The Zone Enterprises (ZEs) are public or private sector technology companies or organizations, licensed to operate within a Special Technology Zone (STZ)
One Window FRAMEWORK
OUR Journey
Application Process
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Licenses issued to all the existing Zone Enterprises & Zone Developers are listed as per the zone and location.