A Federal Government body mandated to build a globally competitive knowledge and technology ecosystem in Pakistan
Autonomous body established under Cabinet Division.
Mandated by the Act of Parliament (6th October, 2021)
Prime Minister as the President of STZA’s Board of Governors (BoG).
Board of Governors composition: Government & international private sector leaders..
Facilitator & regulator for public, private and public–private technology zones in all parts of Pakistan.
Approve, Notify, and License Zones & Zone Entities
Develop independent Rules and Regulations for Special Technology Zones
Provide fiscal and forex incentives for the period of 10 years to Zone Entities
Enable development of Pakistan’s Tech Ecosystem
Enable a globally competitive knowledge and technology ecosystem in Pakistan
Facilitate and regulate the development of world-class public, private, and public-private Special Technology Zones to improve the country’s global competitiveness. Enhance ease of doing business and cost effectiveness for local and global technology companies in STZs to boost investments, innovation, technology development, job creation, import substitution, and tech exports.
Investments (FDI & Local)
Research and Development
Tech Exports & Import Substitution
Technology Transfer
Human Capital Development
Job Creation
The Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA) is built on the globally recognized Triple Helix Model of Innovation, which emphasizes synergy between industry, academia, and government to drive sustainable technological growth.