PDC declared special tech zone for IT growth
In a bid to foster innovation and technology-driven progress, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB) and the Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA) have declared the Pakistan Digital City (PDC) Haripur a ‘special technology zone’. The move is being dubbed as a ‘pivotal stride’ in advancing the region's technological landscape. Under this agreement, PDC Haripur is poised to enjoy tax incentives, rendering it a tax-exempt zone for entities operating within its premises. “This strategic measure is expected to bolster the growth of IT businesses associated with PDC Haripur, offering them a 10-year tax exemption period that fosters a conducive environment for technological advancement,” a statement issued in this regard read. The event, attended by dignitaries including Special Assistant to the K-P Chief Minister for Science and Technology Khalid Latif Khan alongside representatives from the STZA and KPITB, underscores the significance of PDC Haripur as the large...