Pakistan, June 3 -- The Sindh government has officially received approval to establish the province's first Special Technology Zone (STZ) on a 500-acre site in Karachi Education City, located in Gadap. The zone, modeled after Silicon Valley, is expected to become a major center for innovation and technology. Pakistan's Special Technology Zone Authority granted the approval, marking a significant step toward transforming Karachi into a regional tech hub.

According to Syed Qasim Naveed Qamar, Special Assistant to the Sindh Chief Minister on Investment, eight leading investors-both local and international-have already shown interest in the project. The STZ will host companies and institutions focusing on smart manufacturing, cybersecurity, ...