Arfa Software Technology Park
| Arfa Software Technology Park | |
|---|---|
| Alternative names | Software Technology Park |
| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Address | 346-B, Ferozepur Road |
| Town or city | Lahore |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Coordinates | 31°28′31″N 74°20′35″E / 31.475357°N 74.343064°ECoordinates: 31°28′31″N 74°20′35″E / 31.475357°N 74.343064°E |
| Groundbreaking | 3 July 2006 |
| Inaugurated | 9 February 2012 |
| Owner | Punjab Information Technology Board |
| Website | |
| Arfa Software Technology Park | |
Inauguration plaque at Arfa Software Technology Park, 9 February 2012.
Arfa Software Technology Park (previously known as Software Technology Park) is an information technology park in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, built in 2009.[1][2][3]
On 15 January 2012, Chief Minister of Punjab Mian Shahbaz Sharif announced a name change of Software Technology Park to Arfa Software Technology Park after World's youngest Microsoft Certified Professional Arfa Karim, who died at the age of 16.[4][5]
See also
- List of tallest buildings in Lahore
- List of tallest buildings in Pakistan
- List of parks and gardens in Lahore
- List of parks and gardens in Pakistan
References
- ↑ "Lahore Technology Park (Software Park) almost completed". TechLahore. 20 August 2010. Retrieved 4 February 2012.
- ↑ "Another Software IT Park in Lahore, Converts Shaheen Complex". Propakistani.pk. 9 July 2009. Retrieved 4 February 2012.
- ↑ "Welcome to Software Technology Park, Lahore". Stp.pitb.gov.pk. 3 July 2006. Retrieved 4 February 2012.
- ↑ "Arfa's death funeral". Pakistan Today. 15 January 2012. Retrieved 16 January 2012.
- ↑ "Software Technology Park name changed to Arfa Karim Technology Park". The News (newspaper). 16 January 2012. Retrieved 16 January 2012.
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