ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed dissatisfaction over the slow progress on the under-construction Technology Park in Islamabad, urging authorities to complete the project within the original deadline.
During his visit to the site on Thursday, the prime minister directed officials to speed up work and ensure the facility meets international standards for infrastructure and amenities, according to the Prime Minister’s Office.
“All stakeholders must accelerate efforts to finish the Technology Park at the earliest,” he said, highlighting its significance for Pakistan’s IT industry, job creation, and economic growth.
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Officials briefed the prime minister that the facility will include two basement floors, a ground floor, and nine upper floors. It will house offices, an incubation centre, a business support centre, research and development laboratories, a Level III data centre, an auditorium, and parking for 1,200 vehicles.
They further highlighted that the project aims to create employment opportunities for youth, enhance Pakistan’s global IT competitiveness, stimulate economic growth, and bridge the digital divide.
