ISLAMABAD: On Tuesday, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) gave its approval for the construction of the biggest IT park in the nation in Islamabad. A 3.3-acre parcel in the federal capital’s section G-10 has already been set aside for the purpose.
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The park, to be operated under a public-private partnership, will employ between 5,000 and 6,000 freelancers. Similarly, the park will also have areas designated for a library and a center for IT product displays. Private IT companies will be able to construct their offices by renting out various locations in the park, according to CDA officials.
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According to the officials, the project would not get a single dime from the Pakistani government and will be fully transferred to the CDA after 15 years.
