Can smaller technology companies qualify for an STZA licence? Yes. Company size is not the determining factor. Enterprises engaged in technology development and operating from within a Special Technology Zone are eligible to apply for a Zone Enterprise licence. For guidance on the application process, visit our website or contact our team. Have a question for an upcoming edition of our FAQ series? Share it in the comments below. #STZA #ZoneEnterprise #TechStartups #DigitalPakistan

STZA welcomes MediConnect Services (Private) Limited as a Zone Enterprise Licensee. The IT & ITeS company, working to democratize healthcare in Pakistan, will operate from the National Aerospace Science & Technology Park (NASTP) Delta, Lahore. Welcome to the zone, MediConnect. #STZA #ZoneEnterprise #SpecialTechnologyZones #NASTP #HealthTech #DigitalPakistan #ITeS

Innovation rarely happens in isolation. Behind thriving technology industries are ecosystems that bring together talent, businesses, researchers, investors, and infrastructure, creating opportunities that individual companies cannot build alone. From accelerating innovation and strengthening collaboration to attracting investment and creating skilled jobs, technology ecosystems play a vital role in driving economic growth. But what makes a strong tech ecosystem so important? Here are five reasons why tech ecosystems matter and how they help shape the future of technology. #STZA #TechPakistan #TechEcosystem #Innovation #DigitalEconomy #Technology

We are thrilled to announce that the Islamabad Technopolis Project is moving into its next phase! Developed by the Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA) , this flagship project envisages a purpose-built technology and innovation ecosystem spanning across approximately 140 acres of strategically located land in Islamabad. With the support of the @P3Authority and its Project Development Facility (PDF), we are officially advancing toward a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode to attract top-tier technology enterprises, global investments, and world-class talent. Following a successful pre-feasibility study undertaken by Kearney, STZA is now inviting proposals for a Transaction Advisor to lead masterplan optimization, detailed commercial structuring, market sounding, and competitive procurement to bring this vision to commercial and financial close. Proposal Submission Deadline: 23 November 2026, 11:30 AM (PKT) Join us in building a world-class innovation hub. #P3A #STZA #SIFC #IslamabadTechnopolis #PublicPrivatePartnership #PPP #ProjectDevelopmentFacility #Technology #Investment #Pakistan

STZA welcomes SaBe-DI (Private) Limited as a Zone Enterprise Licensee. The IT & ITeS startup will operate from the National Aerospace Science & Technology Park (NASTP) Alpha, Rawalpindi. Welcome to the zone, Sabe Di Techworks. #STZA #ZoneEnterprise #SpecialTechnologyZones #NASTP #DigitalPakistan #Startups #ITeS

STZA was pleased to host a distinguished delegation from Bangladesh at the Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA) for a strategic session focused on how STZA is making an impact in the South Asian market. Hamza Saeed Orakzai (Chief Market Development Officer) led the discussion on building interconnected South Asian tech ecosystems, following a presentation by Muhammad Azam (Manager, Market Development) on STZA’s tech zones model. The visiting delegation included: Shameem Ahsan (Executive Chairman, eGeneration) Fahim Mashroor (Founder & CEO, Bdjobs.com) Jon Danilowicz (Nonresident Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council) Zafar Sobhan(Editor, Counterpoint) Faizan Qureshi (Associate, Tabadlab) Md. Rubaiyath Sarwar (Managing Director, Innovision Consulting) The session was successfully facilitated by the STZA Market Development Team, including Milad Khattak (Head of Strategy & Special Projects • Market Development), Ashhar Naeem (Expert Partnerships & Alliances), Muhammad Saad (Expert Marketing Communications), and Mahnoor Mehr (Business Development Executive), driving future regional policy and technology ecosystem collaboration. #STZA #TechEcosystem #SouthAsia #RegionalPolicy #Innovation

At ITCN Asia 2026, Muhammad Humza Irfan, Senior Sales Consultant at BYD Pakistan, spoke postively about the experience of STZA as a partner. BYD exhibited three vehicles at the STZA Pavilion in Hall 3. Thank you, Humza, and the BYD Pakistan team, for being part of the STZA Pavilion. #STZA #ITCNAsia2026 #BYD #BYDPakistan #SpecialTechnologyZones #DigitalPakistan #ZoneEnterprises

At ITCN Asia 2026, Arsalan Gul, Head of Marketing at Multinet Pakistan (Private) Limited, spoke about STZA's role as a government body supporting technology companies. Multinet Pakistan was in the STZA Pavilion at Hall 3, which gave tech companies the space to exhibit their products and services. Thank you, Arsalan, and the Multinet Pakistan team, for being part of the STZA Pavilion. #STZA #ITCNAsia2026 #Multinet #SpecialTechnologyZones #DigitalPakistan #ZoneEnterprises

Coming back is the best feedback an exhibitor can give. At @ITCNASIASOCIAL 2026, @QistBazaar joined the STZA Pavilion for the second time. Usman Abbro, their Head of Digital Marketing, talked us through the experience and shared that it was not only well organized but also gave his company great exposure. Thank you, Qist Bazaar, for being part of the pavilion again. We're glad it delivered, and we look forward to having you at the next one. #STZA #ITCNAsia2026 #QistBazaar #PakistanTech #Fintech

At @ITCNASIASOCIAL 2026, Usama Sulaiman Mayat, Assistant Marketing Manager at Sky47 Limited, stopped by the STZA Pavilion to share his perspective on Pakistan's biggest tech showcase. Thank you, Sky47, for being part of three days of conversations, partnerships and progress at the STZA Pavilion. 📍 Expo Centre Karachi, Pakistan #STZA #ITCNAsia2026 #Sky47 #SpecialTechnologyZones #DigitalPakistan #PakistanTech

STZA opened ITCN Asia 2026 on the main stage at Expo Centre Karachi, and both sessions held a full hall. Chairman STZA, Mr. Azfar Manzoor, delivered the keynote "Powering Pakistan's AI & Technology Economy Through Special Technology Zones". He took on the question investors bring to Pakistan first: where can AI and technology companies build and scale here, and on what terms? The room listened closely. Chief Market Development Officer Mr. Hamza Saeed Orakzai then led "The Digital Corridor High-Level Dialogue: Building Product Nations in the AI Economy". Renowned speakers from the tech industry shared their insights on the issue that matters most for Pakistan's next decade: moving from exporting services to owning products. The conversations carried on well after the session closed. We're honoured that ITCN Asia gave STZA the main stage on its opening day, and grateful to the organisers for their trust and hospitality. #STZA #ITCNAsia2026 #DigitalPakistan #AIEconomy

Throwback to Day 3 at the 28th ITCN Asia, Expo Centre Karachi, and the final day of an incredible show for STZA. Rapidev, Sky47, Indus Cloud, NRTC, Multinet Pakistan, BYD Mega Motors and Qistbazaar showcased their work at the STZA Pavilion through the last day, connecting with visitors, investors and partners and showing what's being built inside Pakistan's Special Technology Zones. From the inaugural keynote to our conference on Pakistan's AI Imperative, these three days brought the ecosystem together. Thank you to our partners, speakers and everyone who stopped by. Watch the highlights from Day 3. #ITCNAsia2026 #STZA #SpecialTechnologyZones #DigitalPakistan

Throwback to Day 2 at the 28th ITCN Asia, Expo Centre Karachi, where STZA hosted its conference, "Pakistan's AI Imperative." Panel 1, "The Skills That Survive," explored how AI is changing careers, with Faisal Jeddy (PSEB), Kamran Kamal (Hub Power Company), Muhammad Ilyas (Systems Limited) and Hamza Khokhar (Jazz World), moderated by Muhammad Saad, STZA. Panel 2, "The Machines Behind the Work," turned to the computing infrastructure behind it, with Hassan Abbas (Sky47), Brig. Syed Nadir Hussain Shah (SIFC), Rumman Dar (Indus Cloud) and Atif Mahmood Tahir (Multinet Pakistan), moderated by Ashhar Naeem, STZA. Meanwhile, the STZA Pavilion kept the momentum going on the show floor. Thank you to everyone who joined us. Watch the highlights from Day 2. #ITCNAsia2026 #STZA #PakistansAIImperative #SpecialTechnologyZones #DigitalPakistan

Day 3 at ITCN Asia 2026 We were delighted to welcome the team from CyMax Technologies, an STZA licensee, to the STZA Pavilion. They met Hamza Saeed Orakzai, Chief Market Development Officer, STZA, and members of the STZA team. Thank you to the CyMax team for stopping by. 📍 Expo Centre Karachi, Pakistan #STZA #ITCNAsia2026 #CyMax #STZALicensee #SpecialTechnologyZones #TechPakistan

That's a wrap on ITCN Asia 2026! Three days, one pavilion, and a lot of conversations about Pakistan's technology future. On Day 3, we welcomed H.E. Dr. Ihab Mohamed Abdelhamid Hassan, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Pakistan, as our Guest of Honour at the STZA Pavilion. We were also glad to host our licensee CyMax Technologies and many other visitors across the day. Thank you to our speakers, partners, licensees and everyone who visited us from 22–24 September. And a big thank you to the STZA team who made the pavilion happen. 📍 Expo Centre Karachi, Pakistan #STZA #ITCNAsia2026 #ThatsAWrap #PakistansAIImperative #SpecialTechnologyZones #TechPakistan

Day 3 at ITCN Asia 2026 We were honoured to welcome H.E. Dr. Ihab Mohamed Abdelhamid Hassan, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Pakistan, to the STZA Pavilion. Hamza Saeed Orakzai, Chief Market Development Officer, STZA, took him through the Special Technology Zones and the opportunities they offer technology companies and investors. They also discussed ways to strengthen technology and investment ties between Egypt and Pakistan. 📍 Expo Centre Karachi, Pakistan #STZA #ITCNAsia2026 #Egypt #Pakistan #TechDiplomacy #SpecialTechnologyZones #Investment #TechPakistan