PESHAWAR- The Chief Minister of KPK province, Mr. Mahmood Khan, was calledon by Mr. Amer Hashmi, the Chairman of the Special Technology ZonesAuthority (STZA) in Peshawar.
During the meeting, the Minister for S&T, IT, and Food, Mr. Atif Khan wasalso present. The meeting took place as a follow-up to the Digital YouthSummit which was recently held in Peshawar.
A comprehensive strategy for the development of four Special TechnologyZones (STZs) in KPK province was discussed, namely in Peshawar, Mardan,Swat, and Haripur. These STZs are envisioned to create opportunities forthe technology industry, to create jobs for the youth, human capitaldevelopment, and to create and support the technology and knowledgeecosystems in the province.
To implement this strategic plan, the Government of KPK will form a JointWorking Group (JWG) with the Special Technology Zones Authority – STZA.Under the JWG, regular meetings will be conducted, for ongoing cooperationon the development of the STZs in KPK and to explore other areas ofcooperation.
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The Chief Minister of KPK greatly appreciated this initiative and pledgedhis government’s resolute support for the development of the technologyindustry in the province through the STZs.
Chairman Amer Hashmi also appreciated the Government of KPK for theirvisionary approach towards the establishment of technology clusters andSTZs in the province, which he believes will boost socio-economicdevelopment in the KPK province.
