Pakistan's economy, reinforced by the visionary policies of the present government, is growing at fast pace. In order to sustain progression along side global competitiveness, a huge demand for information technology (IT) infrastructure has emerged.
World over, Software Technology Parks (STP's) have played a seminal role in economic activity generation. Resultantly Software Technology Parks have become synonymous with rapidly growing economies.
There fore, a Software Technology Park (STP) is the need of the hour as there is tremendous demand for Call Centers, Off-Shore software development, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), IT Outsourcing (ITO), Application Maintenance Outsourcing (AMO), and Tele-Medicine opportunities. The Government of Punjab while implementing IT strategy of the Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, has taken a quantum leap by initiating the STP at Lahore.
With the government consistently reinforcing its commitment to the IT industry the STP can kick start economic activity in Lahore in the construction as well as IT and Telecom industry.
The Government of Punjab has given approval to Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) to plan and develop Software Technology Park (STP) at 346-B Ferozepur Road, Lahore. This initiative will send a clear message to the IT industry in Pakistan as well as abroad that the Punjab Government is committed to the growth of IT in Punjab. It will also help share Chief Minister Punjab, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi's IT vision with the IT industry and the general public.
In addition, it would attract foreign investors to Punjab, which would provide boost to Pakistan's overall economy. This initiative is in line with the vision of President of Pakistan, General Pervez Musharraf and Federal Government's Policy of promoting IT in Pakistan and providing the right business environment to foreign investors.
The STP will be a one-window operation to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) in Punjab. One-window operation would allow the foreign investors to start IT and IT-enabled businesses in an expeditious manner and it will provide boost to the local economy.
The software technology park would have world class infrastructure, layout and system of civic services. The planning, designing and development of the software park will reflect the latest trends, styles, specifications and management system.
The STP would be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities like wireless LAN/WAN, VSAT, video conferencing, disaster recovery sites, R&D labs, Tele-Medicine, IT incubation center, training institutes, IT University, and a global data center. The STP would also offer supporting services such as travel & banking services, health club and security and safety systems. The idea is to have all IT and IT-enabled services under one roof.
THE SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY PARK WILL HOUSE FOLLOWING:
-- Software and Hardware Companies
-- Call Centers
-- Business Process Outsourcing (BPOs)
-- Application Maintenance Outsourcing (AMOs)
-- Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
-- Information Technology Outsourcing (ITOs)
-- Telecom Companies
-- Disaster Recovery Sites
-- Tele-Medicine
With the proactive help and support of the government, the Rs 1.50 billion project is envisaged to be completed in a record time of one year. It is hoped that the project will send positive signals to the software industry all over the world to expand their operations in Pakistan so as to be partners in phenomenal progress. Therefore, STP Lahore will be seen, in future, as a land mark project of the Punjab.
GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB'S ACHIEVEMENTS IN IT SECTOR
-- Capacity Building of different government Departments/ agencies
-- Launching of government Portal, ie Punjab Portal
-- Digitisation of Registration Deeds
-- Digitization of Arms Licenses & management of sale of arms
-- Motor Transport Management System
-- Development of Digital Connectivity through Punjab ISP, Lahore WAN & Punjab Intranet
-- Prison Management Information System
-- Computerisation of Land Revenue Records in District Gujrat and Rahim Yar Khan as a pilot project
-- Automation of District Bait-ul-Mall Committees
-- Automation of Recruitment Process of Punjab Public Service Commission
-- Development of Framework for Punjab's Data Warehouse Project
-- Office automation of Govt. of Punjab's Administrative department and their attached agencies.
-- Automation of Hospitals by Infrastructure Development and Standardisation of Health Management Information System (HMIS)
-- Standardisation of IT Equipment
-- Formulation of Punjab IT Policy & Action Plan.
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