The Information Technology (IT) Park, which is being built in Karachi at a cost of Rs31 billion, is expected to house roughly 210 companies with a total workforce of 8,400 people.
This facility, according to a senior official with the Ministry of Information Technology, is part of a bigger government effort to construct purpose-built IT zones and parks in major areas across the country.
"This facility is part of the government's aim to develop IT zones and software parks, as well as to establish purpose-built software technology parks in major cities around the country," added the official.
The project, slated to attract hordes of international businesses and global IT firms as investors, will feature a multi-store office building with eight floors above the building and three basement floors.
The park, which covers an area of 106,449 square metres, will serve as a meeting ground for industry and education.