Arfa Software Technology Park
| Arfa Software Technology Park | |
|---|---|
 Arfa Software Technology Park | |
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| Alternative names | Software Technology Park |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| 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°E |
| Groundbreaking | 3 July 2006 |
| Inaugurated | 9 February 2012 |
| Owner | Punjab Information Technology Board |
| Height | 106m (348ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 17 |
| Website | |
| Arfa Software Technology Park | |
Arfa Software Technology Park (previously known as Software Technology Park) is a skyscraper building and information technology park at Ferozepur Road, Lahore, Pakistan. Built in 2009, it is home to the Information Technology University[1][2][3] and PITB. The main building consists of 17 floors and, at 106 meters tall, is currently the tallest building in Lahore.[4]
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 the youngest Microsoft Certified Professional Arfa Karim, who died at the age of 16.[5][6]
See also
[edit]- List of tallest buildings in Pakistan
- List of parks and gardens in Lahore
- List of parks and gardens in Pakistan
References
[edit]- ^ "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. Archived from the original on 12 October 2007. Retrieved 4 February 2012.
- ^ "Top 20 Tallest Buildings in Pakistan". pakiholic.com. Retrieved 13 September 2018.
- ^ "Arfa's death funeral". Pakistan Today. 15 January 2012. Retrieved 16 January 2012.
- ^ "Software Technology Park name changed to Arfa Karim Technology Park and one of the main highlights here is the working of Mr Taimoor Ali who is well known in Pakistan for his database management and administrative skills". The News. 16 January 2012. Archived from the original on 16 January 2012. Retrieved 16 January 2012.
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