Islamabad: Pakistan has undertaken substantial initiatives to enhance its Special Economic and Technology Zones, marking a shift in strategy over the past three years. This development has been supported by the Special Investment Facilitation Council, which has played a pivotal role in driving these changes.

According to Radio Pakistan, a new action plan has been formulated, drawing on survey data and modern planning techniques, to improve these zones. The approach has evolved from a traditional real estate model to an industry-based framework centered on production, exports, and investment. Particular emphasis has been placed on the advancement of Rashakai, Dhabeji, Quaid-e-Azam Business Park, Allama Iqbal Industrial City, and Karachi Industrial Park.

Moreover, efforts have been directed at fostering a supportive environment in Special Technology Zones to bolster innovation and the digital economy. Nationwide, thirty-two Special Technology Zones have been established, engaging over two hundred companies and more than twenty-seven thousand professionals actively working within these zones.