Establishment of special technology zone for making Islamabad a technopolis city topmost priority of CDA: Muhammad Ali Randhawa
ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS )
Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, and Chairman Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA) Azfar Manzoor, jointly chaired a high level meeting at CDA Headquarters regarding establishment of Special Technology Zone in Islamabad. The meeting was attended by Member Planning and Design CDA, Dr. Khalid Hafiz, along with Executive Director Aamir Saleemi (STZA) and other relevant senior officers of both organizations.
The meeting discussed various proposals for establishing a Special Technology Zone in Islamabad. During the meeting, it was discussed that STZA will act as a regulator and will issue licenses to the Hi-Tech companies to be established in the proposed Special Technology Zone, while CDA would develop the Zone as a development agency. To proceed further, a joint working group will be formed to review various proposals along with analyzing the financial and operational aspects in this regard. The Joint Working Group would hold its regular meetings and prepare viable proposals which would be submitted to the Federal Government for appropriate decision.
The meeting was briefed that hi tech companies and entrepreneurs associated with modern technology will thus establish their technology and production houses in the Special Technology Zone.
The meeting was briefed on the proposed master plan for the Special Technology Zone. It was informed that Special Technology Zone in Islamabad will include a technology zone, as well as high-tech production zone.
The meeting was informed that special concessions including rebate in taxes and duties will be offered after the decision of the Federal Government.
Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa said that establishment of Special Technology Zone for making Islamabad a technopolis city is the top most priority of CDA in collaboration with STZA. He said that a viable and sustainable model is being prepared by reviewing the financial aspects of the project on the basis of best practices which will play a vital role in promoting technology thus making Islamabad a technology hub and technopolis city.
Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa said that Special Technology zone will also create employment opportunities in the technology sector within Islamabad. Concluding the meeting, the Chairman CDA reaffirmed the commitment to fully utilize the technical expertise and experience of STZA to ensure the success of this project after the decision of Federal Government.
Meanwhile in line with the direction of CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, a successful cleanliness campaign was organized around Rawal Dam. Students from schools, colleges and universities voluntarily and enthusiastically participated in this special cleanliness drive, alongside CDA’s formations. Additionally, a large number of volunteers from civil society and citizens also actively took part.
The objective of involving students from schools, colleges and universities, civil society representatives and citizens was to highlight the importance of cleanliness. On the instructions of the Chairman CDA strict legal action has also been initiated against elements responsible for littering around Rawal Dam.
Chairman CDA expressed his appreciation and deep gratitude to the volunteers including students, civil society and citizens who participated in the cleanliness campaign. He said that this drive was launched to create awareness against littering and to promote civic sense among the public. He said these measures aim to protect aquatic life and the natural environment of Islamabad.
It is further highlighted that complaints against those littering can also be registered on the CDA Help Line 1334.
Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa said that this initiative will not only help in restoring the natural beauty of Rawal Dam but will also contribute to providing a healthier and cleaner environment for the citizens.