IT Parks
Software Technology Parks
Pursuant to PSEB's mandate to facilitate IT industry growth, PSEB established 1st STP in 1999 in Islamabad and so far, fifteen (15) STPs have been established to provide IT enabled office space (equipped with quality ICT infrastructure and arrangements of backup power) to help the IT industry of the country to meet its immediate goals of increased FDI, technology transfer, increased exports, technology diffusion, increased employment, and human resource development. At the time, over 800,000 sq. ft. IT enabled office space has been provided in 15 designated Software Technology Parks where around 80 public and private IT / ITeS companies are engaged in software development and export services.
Many top tiers IT companies are working in STPs instead of taking space in traditional buildings due to the availability of latest ICT infrastructure and allied facilities along with a conducive IT work environment.
Objectives
The core objectives of Software Technology Parks in Pakistan are:
- To provide a stable and reliable ICT infrastructure and other allied services to IT and ITeS companies in Pakistan.
- To promote the development and export of Software and software services.
- To provide high speed Data Communication services including Value Added services to IT/ITeS companies.
- To arrange backup power supply in case of power failure.
- To Promote Entrepreneurship
- Creating work conducive environment.
- Increase IT-enabled office space by establishing new STP’s in Pakistan
- Provision of reliable and redundant data communication services
Milestones
- Increase IT-enabled office space by establishing new STP’s in Pakistan
- Provision of reliable and redundant data communication services
Lahore
- Aiwan e Iqbal Software Technology Park
- Shaheen Complex Software Technology Park
- Anjuman Himayat e Islam Software Technology Park
- Netsol IT Village
- JGC Descon Software Technology Park
- Imran House Software Technology Park
- TRG Complex Software Technology Park
- Systems Software Technology Park
Aiwan-i-Iqbal Complex is one of the most beautiful buildings in Lahore with state of the art facilities. The building is equipped with backup power generation, security, fire fighting system, adequate parking, data connectivity with fiber optic and wireless etc.
| Area in Sq. Ft. | Description |
|---|---|
| Total Covered Area | 108,000 |
| Total Rentable Space | 80,000 |
| Total Rented Space | 72,000 |
| Occupancy | 90 % |
| Average Rent per Sq. Ft. | Rs. 70 |
Aiwan e Iqbal Software Technology Park
Shaheen Complex Software Technology Park
Shaheen Complex is located in between Edgerton and Abbot Road at the center of Lahore. This area is hub of business activities. Mega centers like L.D.A Plaza, Lahore Stock Exchange and WAPDA House are across Edgerton Road. The building is equipped with state of the art facilities like Air Conditioning, Fire Control System, Smart Wiring, CCTV System, Alternate Power Supply (Generator) and Broadband Internet Services are available round the clock. The Complex is open and spacious with clean surrounding and total Corporate Culture. The Building is ideal for both National and Multi-National IT, ITeS and Telecom companies.
| Area in Sq. Ft. | Description |
|---|---|
| Total Covered Area | 360,000 |
| Total Rentable Space | 150,000 |
| Total Rented Space | 110,430 |
| Occupancy | 100 % |
| Average Rent per Sq. Ft. | Rs. 80-110 |
Himayat-e- Islam complex is located at Sher Shah Block, New Garden Town Lahore.
| Area in Sq. Ft. | Description |
|---|---|
| Total Covered Area | 24,692 |
| Total Rentable Space | 24,692 |
| Total Rented Space | 24,692 |
| Occupancy | 80 % |
| Average Rent per Sq. Ft. | Rs. 30 |
Anjuman Himayat e Islam Software Technology Park
Netsol IT Village
NetSol Avenue is situated on Main Ghazi Road near defense.
| Area in Sq. Ft. | Description |
|---|---|
| Total Covered Area | 50,000 |
| Total Rentable Space | 43,000 |
| Total Rented Space | 43,000 |
| Occupancy | 100 % |
| Average Rent per Sq. Ft. |
JGC Descon is located at 18-KM Main Ferozpur Road Lahore.
| Area in Sq. Ft. | Description |
|---|---|
| Total Covered Area | 38,000 |
| Total Rentable Space | 34,000 |
| Total Rented Space | 34,000 |
| Occupancy | 100 % |
| Average Rent per Sq. Ft. |
JGC Descon Software Technology Park
Imran House Software Technology Park
Imran House is located in front of American Consulate near Shimla hill Lahore
| Area in Sq. Ft. | Description |
|---|---|
| Total Covered Area | 28,378 |
| Total Rentable Space | 28,378 |
| Total Rented Space | 28,378 |
| Occupancy | 100 % |
| Average Rent per Sq. Ft. |
TRG complex is situated on 1-KM, Aitcheson Street, Raiwind Road Lahore.
| Area in Sq. Ft. | Description |
|---|---|
| Total Covered Area | 31,960 |
| Total Rentable Space | 31,960 |
| Total Rented Space | 31,960 |
| Occupancy | 100 % |
| Average Rent per Sq. Ft. |
TRG Complex Software Technology Park
Islamabad/Rawalpindi
There are 5 Software Technology Parks located at prime locations of Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
- Awami Markaz Software Technology Park
- Evacee Trust Complex Software Technology Park
- KSL Software Technology Park
- Rose Center Software Technology Park
- Meridian Software Technology Park
PSEB first Software Technology Parks established in 1999 in Islamabad located at main business hub of the capital. Awami Markaz is an auspicious building with state of the art facilities.
| Area in Sq. Ft. | Description |
|---|---|
| Total Covered Area | 82,405 |
| Total Rentable Space | 82,405 |
| Total Rented Space | 70,000 |
| Occupancy | 100 % |
| Average Rent per Sq. Ft. | Rs. 120 |
Awami Markaz Software Technology Park
Evacuee Complex Software Technology Park
State of the art Evacue Trust Building is located in Sector F-5 adjacent to Marriot hotel Islamabad.
| Area in Sq. Ft. | Description |
|---|---|
| Total Covered Area | 173,856 |
| Total Rentable Space | 173,856 |
| Total Rented Space | 100,000 |
| Occupancy | 100 % |
| Average Rent per Sq. Ft. | Rs. 120 |
KSL STP is located at plot No. 155-156, Service Road North Industrial Area, Sector I-9/3 Islamabad.
| Area in Sq. Ft. | Description |
|---|---|
| Total Covered Area | 81,000 |
| Total Rentable Space | 81,000 |
| Total Rented Space | 81,000 |
| Occupancy | 100 % |
| Average Rent per Sq. Ft. | Rs. 70 |
KSL Software Technology Park
Rose Center Software Technology Park
Rose Center is located at 106-A/1 Block A, Satellite Town, Murree Road, Rawalpindi.
| Area in Sq. Ft. | Description |
|---|---|
| Total Covered Area | 30,000 |
| Total Rentable Space | 30,000 |
| Total Rented Space | 30,000 |
| Occupancy | 100 % |
| Average Rent per Sq. Ft. | Rs. 50 |
Meridian Software Technology Park
Meridian STP is located at Rehmanabad – main Murree Road, Rawalpindi. The Building is ideal for both National and Multi-National IT, ITeS companies
| Area in Sq. Ft. | Description |
|---|---|
| Total Covered Area | 44,719 |
| Total Rentable Space | 36,160 |
| Total Rented Space | 36,160 |
| Occupancy | 100 % |
| Average Rent per Sq. Ft. | Rs. 70 |
Karachi
Tariq Center
Tariq Center is located at famous and business hub, Tariq road, of Karachi.
| Area in Sq. Ft. | Description |
|---|---|
| Total Covered Area | 61,646 |
| Total Rentable Space | 61,646 |
| Total Rented Space | 50,000 |
| Occupancy | 81 % |
| Average Rent per Sq. Ft. | Rs. 45 |