NA Panel Praises STZA for Boosting Pakistan’s Tech Sector
ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - September 11, 2026) The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat on Thursday praised the performance of the Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA), calling it a harbinger of change in Pakistan’s IT and technology sectors, during a meeting chaired by Committee Chairman Malik Abrar Ahmad in Islamabad.
Meeting Highlights:
During the meeting, members received a comprehensive overview of STZA's activities, including:
- Performance Summary: A detailed briefing on STZA’s administrative structure, mandate, progress in establishing technology zones, and future plans.
- Technological Development: Information about the development of technology zones, investment promotion, and the authority's role as a regulator and facilitator.
- Strategic Objectives: Emphasis on increasing high-tech exports, promoting import substitution, attracting FDI, creating employment opportunities, and encouraging research and development.
- Major Project: An update on Islamabad Technopolis, a 140-acre integrated project comprising an industrial zone, IT park, commercial, and residential facilities aimed at fostering innovation and attracting technology companies.
Committee Appreciation:
The committee expressed appreciation for STZA's performance, recognizing it as a pivotal force in transforming Pakistan’s IT sector. Members highlighted Pakistan's untapped potential in this domain and the need for an enabling environment to foster technological businesses, which could drive economic growth.
Additional Agenda:
The meeting also addressed the progress of the Actuarial Study of the Federal Employees Benevolent and Group Insurance Funds, where it was noted that financial incentives for federal employees under various schemes could be enhanced based on positive financial projections. The committee decided to delve deeper into this matter at its subsequent meeting.