Pakistan decides to expand Karachi Industrial Park as export hub
The state broadcaster reported a decision to expand the park and establish a federal special economic zone authority to oversee implementation.
Event / data period: 2026-10-06
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Pakistan has decided to expand the Karachi Industrial Park as a centre for export-oriented industry, investment and employment, Radio Pakistan reported on 6 October. The broadcaster said the development was being facilitated by the Special Investment Facilitation Council.
A Federal Special Economic Zone Authority is to be established to oversee and implement the park. The report provides no area, timetable, investment amount or investor allocations, so it describes a decision and planned oversight body rather than a completed expansion or operating authority.
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| Project | Expansion of Karachi Industrial Park as export-oriented industrial hub |
| Facilitation | Special Investment Facilitation Council cited |
| Oversight body | Federal Special Economic Zone Authority to be established |
| Details not reported | No area, timeline, investment amount or investor allocations specified |
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- EconomySuggested
- Preserved editorial category/topic; broad candidate onlyradio.gov.pk ↗
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