The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has acquired land near Karachi Airport from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for the construction of a major IT Park, Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Aminul Haq said.
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According to the minister, the project will cost around Rs31 billion, while its groundbreaking ceremony is expected to take place this month.
The proposed IT Park will be equipped with modern and state-of-the-art facilities and is expected to create employment opportunities for young people in Karachi and across the country.
Speaking at a meeting with traders at the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Aminul Haq said the project would provide young professionals with opportunities to develop their technical and professional skills.
He said the IT Park would also help create an environment where skilled workers could generate higher incomes through technology-related employment and business opportunities.
5G Launch Planned in Major Cities
The federal minister also announced plans to launch 5G technology in four major cities of Pakistan by March next year.
He said the government was working to expand the country’s digital infrastructure and improve access to modern telecommunications technology.
The minister was accompanied at the KCCI meeting by MQM-P Convener Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui and Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Faisal Ali Subzwari.
The proposed IT Park and planned 5G rollout are part of the government’s efforts to strengthen Pakistan’s information technology and telecommunications infrastructure and create greater opportunities for the country’s growing technology workforce.
