Lahore Software IT Park Design Approved

LAHORE, Punjab -- Punjab CM, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, has accorded approval to the design of Software Information Technology Park and announced that modern IT facilities would be made available in the park, which will be completed at a cost of Rs 1.5 billion in a period of one-year.

He disclosed this while presiding over a high-level meeting regarding implementation of Software Information Technology Park Project here on Friday. Representatives of Jurang International Singapore were also present.

Chief Secretary Punjab, Salman Siddique, Chairman P&D Suleman Ghani, Chairman Information Technology Board Rizwan Amin Sheikh, head of Project Management Unit of P&D Khalid Ahmad Khan, General Manager Information Technology Board Asad Gillani and other senior officials also attended the meeting.

The Chief Minister said that Software Technology Park, over an area of 32 kanals on Ferozepur Road, would be completed in about a year. He said this project would generate 10,000 direct and a large number of indirect job opportunities besides promoting international trade.

"This gigantic project would ensure a prominent place for Punjab Information Technology at the global level. This project would strengthen international IT contacts, create economic activities to the tune of Rs 5.5 billion as well as attract local and foreign investment," he added.

The Punjab chief secretary said that master planning and construction management of this project would be in accordance with international standards.

The Chairman Punjab Information Technology Board said that Jurang International of Singapore has completed a number of international projects in IT sector. Call centres and business process centres would also be established in the park, he added.

the design is in the lahore thread.

Thanks. Park Looks Good.

http://img454.imageshack.us/img454/8229/20051210016ss.jpg

looks nice

This was already posted was it not?

it was in the lahore thread

IT was already in lahore thread

Nice design! I like it!

http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/6811/itp7zs.jpg

cant read urdu but that building is awesome!

Kindly someone give detail of exact location of the project. THANX

can anyone guide me how to insert image in Post

its only 15 stories mannnnnnnnn

can anyone guide me how to insert image in Post

Click the 'Post Reply' button. You are directed to a new page with a text box in the middle where you can write your reply. Just above that text box is a button ...if you take the mouse over it (WITHOUT CLICKING) then it shows the words 'Insert Image'. Click that button and then put the path of the image into the user prompt which pops up.
Make sure the picture is available on the internet and is not on your hard disk.
You can use services like www.photobucket.com to upload pictures there and then link them to forums using the procedure I mentioned above.

it is the start...how many govs b4 have done these kind of things....
the building is beautiful...u don't need every building to be a sky scraper but lowrise city scrapers will make it a proper city...
monday 3rd july (openning) ceramoney

Man who cares about how many storeys it has, what's the point of building 80 story skycrapers in the middle of nowhere when you don't need them? They cheapen the land value and ruin the landscape unless they're complimented by other similar sized buildings.

Here's the ad in English:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/kt10208/Internet/IT_Park.jpg

exactly...now on ferozpur road there will be this building, SZC and many other medium and high buildings as well as low and you will love the pattern of the ferozpur road once all of them done....

Thank you Red_Arrow.. it says WiMax in the ad, so I'm hoping this mean all of Lahore will be getting the WiMax network that Islamabad is getting?

Thank you Red_Arrow.. it says WiMax in the ad, so I'm hoping this mean all of Lahore will be getting the WiMax network that Islamabad is getting?

Warid will implement country wide WiMAX (802.16e standard) with Motorola as equipment supplier. It's not specific to just Islamabad.

Kindly someone give detail of exact location of the project. THANX

check this:

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=9074005#post9074005

Its 15 storey as mentioned. But it may be a portion other than other floors for specific office or administration, as it is a common feature in many buildings. Moreover pic shows more than 20 floors. I still remember when Pervaz Elahi talked about this 6 months back it was mentioned 20- story in papers. Any how let it be realised because Pervez's record of forgetting things after Inaugration is very obvious. SZC EXPO and Bab-e-Pakistanand many other have been inaugrated long a go but what happened then?

this tower is not 15 storeys, it means 15 storeys are dedicated to office space, the tower is 25 storeys.

Elahi inaugurating software park today

By Noshad Ali

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/images/2006/07/03/20060703_36.jpg

LAHORE: Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi is likely to inaugurate Pakistan’s first software technology park (STP) on Ferozpur Road today (Monday). The Rs 1.5 billion project by the provincial government will be completed in 12 months and is expected to create 10,000 jobs and generate economic activity of Rs 9 billion per year.

The 15-storeyed park is being constructed in front of Children Hospital on 300,000 square feet of land.

A Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) official said the STP would offer a number of facilities including VSAT, LAN/WAN, video conferencing, a research and development laboratory, an IT incubation centre, a training institute, an IT university, a global database centre, banking, a health club and a modern security system. Consultants from Singapore will manage the project.

The official said the STP would serve companies from the IT and telecommunications sectors, especially cell centres, software application maintenance outsourcing companies, business outsourcing companies, Internet service providers, disaster recovery companies and telemedicine companies. “The province must have a proper IT park to attract foreign investment,” he said. “The park management will set up a one-window service to facilitate foreign investors.”

A Punjab IT Department official said the government had decided to lease out ready-to-use offices to IT and telecom companies at low rates to help them compete in the international market. Designers of the project have suggested reserving four of the park’s floors for small and medium companies, which were the backbone of Pakistan’s IT industry, he added.

PITB Chairman Rizwan Amin Sheikh refused to comment, but said all details would be announced on Monday.

phrase 2 allready planned
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IT ‘city’ on the cards

LAHORE: The Punjab government had earmarked 50-acres of land in Harbanspura for Phase II of the Software Technology Park (STP), sources told Daily Times on Sunday. The project would be an Information Technology (IT) city, they said, which would have IT towers, a hotel, apartment buildings, health clubs, hospitals and a school. They said the details of the project, such as its design, cost and timetable had not been finalised so far, but the Punjab government aims to feature state-of-the-art infrastructure in the IT city to attract foreign investment, boost Pakistan’s IT industry and create a large number of new jobs. staff report

STP to create 10,000 jobs, says Pervaiz



By our correspondent

LAHORE: Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi on Monday said the Software Technology Park (STP) would annually generate economic activity worth Rs 9 billion besides creating 10,000 jobs.

At the ground-breaking ceremony of the STP2, he said the park would cost Rs 1.5 billion. He added that the latest facilities of international standards would be provided at the STP — the first of its kind in Pakistan.

He said the services of renowned construction experts of Singapore had been acquired to build this 15-storeyed building on Ferozepur Road. He said it would play a pivotal role in promoting IT in the country.

He said the project reflected the vision of President Pervez Musharraf to eradicate unemployment from the country. He said the STP would attract local and foreign investors in IT and Telecom sectors. He said the Punjab government would provide offices and shops to investors on lease at very low charges.

http://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=13991

Tuesday, July 04, 2006

Elahi announces new Software Technology Park

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi on Monday addressed the foundation-stone laying ceremony of a modern Software Technology Park (STP), the first of its kind in Pakistan, to be constructed in Lahore at a cost of Rs 1.5 billion.

He said the STP would offer technology and facilities of an international standard, adding that renowned construction experts from Singapore would work on the 15-storey building built on Ferozpur Road.

Elahi said the project would generate Rs 9 billion annually, provide employment to over 10,000 people, play a pivotal role in developing Pakistan’s IT sector and attract local and foreign investors, for whom the Punjab government would provide low-rent offices.

He said the project was part of President General Pervez Musharraf’s vision to eradicate unemployment. The minister also said the Punjab government would support and provide facilities to small and medium scale industries, saying they were the backbone of a country’s economy. He praised the Punjab Information Technology Board for promoting the IT sector in Punjab. staff report

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any updates on construction

they are still demolishing th eold building

is this project still alive or not>??? any pitures or updates

This is very much alive and the work is going on at the site!

Work is going at a good pace but since it is too far from my location im not able to give it a coverage!

can any one go and grab some pictures of the construction work

For progress report, have a look at this: http://www.pitb.gov.pk/downloads/MPR-January,2007.pdf

The main tower is a 17-storey building (all above ground) while there's another adjacent 6-storey car park.

can any one go and grab some pictures of the construction work

I don't think construction has even started yet. According to its website link to pending issues, march 27 is the date for tenders approval.:ohno:

Lets hope better late than never!

but according to techno the work is going on fare pace so whats the reality,,,, is work going on or not

^ the construction has indeed started... consult the the report (link in my previous post). 97 piles out of 400+ have already been completed.

Piling work at STP's site is 100% complete as per the Status Report released on PITB's website.

http://stp.pitb.gov.pk/STP-slideshow/images/image2_big.jpg

http://stp.pitb.gov.pk/STP-slideshow/images/image3_big.jpg

http://stp.pitb.gov.pk/STP-slideshow/images/image4_big.jpg

http://stp.pitb.gov.pk/STP-slideshow/images/image5_big.jpg

http://stp.pitb.gov.pk/STP-slideshow/images/image6_big.jpg

http://stp.pitb.gov.pk/STP-slideshow/images/image7_big.jpg

http://stp.pitb.gov.pk/STP-slideshow/images/image8_big.jpg

http://stp.pitb.gov.pk/STP-slideshow/images/image9_big.jpg

http://stp.pitb.gov.pk/STP-slideshow/images/image10_big.jpg

http://stp.pitb.gov.pk/STP-slideshow/images/image11_big.jpg

http://stp.pitb.gov.pk/STP-slideshow/images/image1_big.jpg

http://stp.pitb.gov.pk/STP-slideshow/STP_Slideshow.aspx

^^
Marvelous!! It will be a dream-office.

Sexy Renders

Awesome for Pakistan

F**k. That's impressive.

nice cartoons, i mean good imagination. But more likely than not, it will stay exactly that, IMAGINATION!

nice cartoons, i mean good imagination. But more likely than not, it will stay exactly that, IMAGINATION!

What a pessimistic thinking!! :ohno:

What a pessimistic thinking!! :ohno:
This guy just doesn't stop!:ohno:

X-entric not cool man.

can anyone take the pics of the site

nice cartoons, i mean good imagination. But more likely than not, it will stay exactly that, IMAGINATION!

Seriously if you have nothing good to contribute, then why do you even come here?

I mean you hate pretty much everything, but still manage to come to post about it.

Grow up as everyones getting a bit tired of you now, infractioned.

this project is good and gov also taking interest in it but the thing is that the area is not very good to the building to built there

Where in Lahore they are constructing it.

its on main ferozepur road, just near the ICI factory.. as soon as you desend from the railway crossing bridge.. this is located immediately on your left side..

I personally feel that the location is perfect for an STP. Easily accessible for both DHA and South Lahore dwellers.

The concept of the Construction of Software Technology Park (STP) was
presented to the Chief Minister of Punjab in February 2005. In June 2005,
the Chief Minister agreed to establish Software Technology Park at Lahore.
The ground breaking ceremony of STP was held on 3rd July 2006. The project
is designed and supervised by M/s Jurong Primewide Pte Ltd of Singapore.
The project is located at Ferozpur Road Lahore. It consists of 17 Storey
Tower Block and Integrated Car-park Structure for 400 cars and 540
motorcycles. This building will be an architectural icon and it will offer stateof-
the-art infrastructure and modern services.


The Tenders for Main Building Contract (MBC-02) were opened on 10th April
2007 under the supervision of Project Implementation Sub Committee (PISC)
members and in the presence of bidder’s representatives, project consultants
and PITB staff. Three pre-qualified bidders submitted their bids.

Subsequently, in a PSC meeting held on 8th June 2007 the contract for the
Construction of Software Technology Park (STP) Lahore was awarded to M/s
China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) for lump sum
contract price of Rs.2,994,750,000/-. Accordingly, the letter of acceptance
was issued to M/s China State Construction Engineering Corporation
(CSCEC)on 9th June 2007.

Major mile stones are scheduled as under.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h53/kbboy101/skyscraper/workonstplahore.jpg


Project Deliverables / Salient Features
STP would offer state-of-the-art infrastructure including:
• Subsidized office space
• One-window operation
• Modern communication system including wireless LAN / WAN, Wimax
and VSAT Technologies
• Auditorium, Conference Rooms, Video Conferencing Facilities, Health
Club, Medical Clinic and Training Centers
• Restaurants and Cafés
• Conference rooms
• Parking for 325 cars and 610 motorcycles
• Central Heating and Cooling
• 24 x 7 Surveillance System
• 24 x 7 Power Backup System
• Mosque / Prayer Areas

List of NoC's obtained.
1. LDA: obtained on June 27, 2007.
2. High Rise Building Commission: 18th june,2007
3. NOC from Environmental Protection Department (EPD): 6th January 2007.
4. CAA: 17th March 2007
5. PAF: 8th May, 2007
6. Civil Defense: 7th June, 2007

Phew...Now we know why buildings take so long in administrative issues.

This summary has been created by me ( errors and omissions excepted)

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h53/kbboy101/skyscraper/sitemapSTP.jpg
Location map.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h53/kbboy101/skyscraper/googlemapofstp.jpg
Google earth

Nice updates KB

the location is good easily approched but the area is like a dustbin but i hope that after the completion of this project the area would be changed

the location is good easily approched but the area is like a dustbin but i hope that after the completion of this project the area would be changed

That whole area looks like a slum in the aerial shot above.

nice post kb.. very useful information..!!

office space here is extremly expensive, who is ready to dish out 2 laks per month for a tiny office.

wow, amazing project, but still a year for its competition. I hope it looks as good when its finished as it did in the renders.

passed by the project 2 days back... and now the building in 2 story high... there was a fair amout of work going on the building so lets hope it gets completed by dec 08..

could not get pics but will get em soon....

After the completion of the ring road this area will change rapidly and defence phase 8 9 are almost on the feroz pur road and feroz pur road will be the main access for the people to go in th heart of the city.

BEIJING, Dec 19: China will participate in the bidding for Software Development Park in Lahore.

A Chinese delegation visited Pakistan to examine the setting up of Software Development Park on BoT basis and submitted its findings to the Ministry of Information and Industry (MII), China.

The Counsellor Technical Affairs at Pakistan Mission, Syed Ai Tallae also accompanying the Chinese delegation said after holding meetings with the Chinese side here, they were convinced to participate in the tender.

He said the delegation informed him that after visit and meetings they understood the working procedure and now convinced to participate in the development of Park.

“It is expected that Chinese side will participate in the BoT tender for IT Park to be set up in Lahore”, he said.

The tender would be invited by the Pakistan Software Development Board, he said.

He said the government of Pakistan plans to set up software development parks in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad.

To encourage investors, Ali Tallae pointed out that the government has offered various incentives including plan to offer free of cost land for the project.

Ali Tallae said a high-level Chinese delegation of MII is expected to visit Pakistan early next year to attend the second meeting of the working group for which Chinese side has already held a meeting with him.—APP

STP in Lahore. Wow thats great. I wish if they construct an STP in Faisalabad too:)

Work on this project is in full swing now.Tower crane is working there and and they have completed 4 floors over ground.I think they will complete it on time.

Good to see the met the first deadline ( 4 stories by dec 10).

Anyone ( maybe NaureenSheikh) knows approximately how many software houses are there in lahore (excluding the very small 5-10 employees ones)?

STP in Lahore. Wow thats great. I wish if they construct an STP in Faisalabad too:)

So Sana Ji, you're from Faisalabad, are you? We have another active member here who was born in Faisalabad.

Your trying to set them up?

What is this, SSC Blind date? :rofl:

Good to see the met the first deadline ( 4 stories by dec 10).

Anyone ( maybe NaureenSheikh) knows approximately how many software houses are there in lahore (excluding the very small 5-10 employees ones)?

I have once seen such statistics on PASHAs site. It’s not available now :dunno:

Some old figures from “general secretary of PASHA, Khurram P. Rafiq ” interview

“Putting the total number of software houses in Pakistan around 300-350, including scores of individual free-lancers, Khurram said that there are no more than 25 which are sizeable which are engaged in exports.”

http://www.pakistaneconomist.com/issue2000/issue14/cover.htm

There are definitely more than 25 that are engaged in exports. Maybe not substantial though.

@Karachiite
Sanaji makes me glad that I left Faisalabad!

STP construction updates from November, 2007.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h53/kbboy101/skyscraper/stp4-1.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h53/kbboy101/skyscraper/stp3-1.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h53/kbboy101/skyscraper/stp2.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h53/kbboy101/skyscraper/stp1.jpg

From the pix it looks like GOV. is deeply concerned in this project which is good to see.But mostly projects invovling GOV. are halted these dayz or are going at very slow pace like MC (mabarak center) and Expo Center etc.:ohno:

emm.. i think not.. expo centre is going at a good pace now... it was slow for quite a while.. but i have been there at the site during last 2 weeks and good amount of work is taking place there every day..

mubarak center's centre is now almost complete, the structure.. rest of the work is now to be completed...!!

as for STP its 4 stories tall now and growing..!!

its going at lightening speed, i just hope all construction happens at this speed in pakistan,

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i182/vazim/07012008.jpg

credit to waseem/vazim for the picture

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h53/kbboy101/skyscraper/workonstplahore.jpg

IT LOOKS LIKE THEY ARE 2 MONTHS AHEAD OF SCHDULE :banana:

^^ They are not 2 months ahead of schedule, they haven't completed 10 floors. It looks like they are on the 4th or 5th which is on schedule. :tongue3:

But still, great progress! I just wished they constructed it at a more green and quiet place, looks too noisy and polluted here...

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h53/kbboy101/skyscraper/workonstplahore.jpg

IT LOOKS LIKE THEY ARE 2 MONTHS AHEAD OF SCHDULE :banana:
Dear Who is the contractor

i am happy to see the development going on there... atleast we have seen one building going up out of all other still to reach ground level..

its going at lightening speed, i just hope all construction happens at this speed in pakistan,

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i182/vazim/07012008.jpg

credit to waseem/vazim for the picture

Yeah hopefully all IT-parks will be built at a good pace.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h53/kbboy101/skyscraper/workinprogressatlevel4.jpg
Work in progress at level 4

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h53/kbboy101/skyscraper/stpon31st.jpg
stp lahore as on 31st december

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h53/kbboy101/skyscraper/stp.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h53/kbboy101/skyscraper/travailleurchinois.jpg
Lots of chinese workers

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h53/kbboy101/skyscraper/stpschedule.jpg
schedule


This building is being constructed by china state engineering company.

Nice Updates! Didn't know so many Chinese were working here.

i thought its being made by singapore company jarong

No, its being made by china state engineering co.

They are also making the centaurus and Grand Hyatt in isloo.

The design looks nice and the pace of construction is impressive.

goood pace

Thanks for the pics

Given that all the workers are wearing safety gear in post #63, it was pretty obvious that they are foreign. Pakistani workers do this kind of work in shalwar kameez and 'chappals'. Not to mention they get paid like sh!t too.

Given that all the workers are wearing safety gear in post #63, it was pretty obvious that they are foreign. Pakistani workers do this kind of work in shalwar kameez and 'chappals'. Not to mention they get paid like sh!t too.

True. Pakistani workers need to learn for health and safty! They just say "don't worry, inshallah will be ok"... not enough!! need to commit it!

True. Pakistani workers need to learn for health and safty! They just say "don't worry, inshallah will be ok"... not enough!! need to commit it!

it's not the worker's responsibility, its the employer who has to ensure health and safety of its employees at work place by providing them with adequate gear.
They can't afford ATTA these days! Do u expect our poor labourers to buy safety shoes and helmets?

An official site visit is expected from my side on 18th Jan to the STP. Ill post the upates on UPK/SSC later.

i am happy with the pace of work on this project... have seen good activity on this building... one more which is being worked on quickly is the Pace Towers....!!

Although I don't endorse Pakistan's dirty politicians, esp someone like elahi, this is actually good work... we need software parks like these to attract foreign money and perhaps help ourselves as well...

Way to go Pakistan!

Can someone in Lahore please post more recent pictures?

Although I don't endorse Pakistan's dirty politicians, esp someone like elahi, this is actually good work... we need software parks like these to attract foreign money and perhaps help ourselves as well...

Way to go Pakistan!

Can someone in Lahore please post more recent pictures?

Wait !! till techno take pix from the project site

Still waiting

the pace on this porject has been quite slow for last few weeks they are still on level 5 dotn see much activity these days and they have even stopped working in nights shifts

thats no good... they have been very active here..!!

All the workers on this project are from China. I'm sure they are just on holiday for Chinese New Year.
Seems like the most logical explanation to me.

All the workers on this project are from China. I'm sure they are just on holiday for Chinese New Year.
Seems like the most logical explanation to me.

Very plausible! Chinese Lunar New Year is on February 8th! THE YEAR OF THE RAT! :yes:


Last year was the year of the Pig.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h53/kbboy101/skyscraper/stp-1.jpg
U/C pic from january 2008.

Current status: 9.6% work completed
Project due date: Dec 2008
Estimated completion date: march 2009

First 4 floors completed. They are working on floors 5-8 expected to be completed by first week of march.

Good job KB. Techno we are still waiting.

Are Pakistani construction workers getting any training out of this or will we always have to rely on outside contractors?

woked was pretty slow for few weeks, but they have paced up again. working on nights shigt again.

if they work day and night hopefully will complete before the given estimated completion date of march 2009

so what is future of this project with perveiz elahi, probably get built with a big delay

I dont think so... PSEB is taking care of this project and i am sure they will keep a close check on everything and make this project a success within time...

PSEB have been doing a great job for pakistan's IT industry...!!

hmmm... the boy has a point there...!! :)

well.. keeping politics aside... i am sure the project will go on as like i mentioned earlier.. its PSEB's responsibility so i am sure nothing will happen to this project...!!

i dnt think PSEB has anything to do with it, its not even mentioned on their website, its a punjab gov. project and now we all know punjab gov. has become sharif goverment

^^This time i am not going to give you any answer just wait and see.I am sure you will be wid me in the near future.

Well if we come to the project its 5 floors now and work is in progress at 6 floor but the the pace of project is going slowly maybe for new GOV. to form.

thanks triple A for the updates. I hope this project completes by the end of this year.

i dnt think PSEB has anything to do with it, its not even mentioned on their website, its a punjab gov. project and now we all know punjab gov. has become sharif goverment

Yes it is under Punjab Government but this tech park is going to bring in a lot of $$$ I doubt Mr. Sharif would stop or try to hinder this project.

Yes it is under Punjab Government but this tech park is going to bring in a lot of $$$ I doubt Mr. Sharif would stop or try to hinder this project.

100% correct... and how can u just simply cancle a project which is already under construction and upto 6 floors high....

I dont think so...!!

This project had risen the prices of the property there.I was there just taking the idea about prices of land there but the prices had risen 100% since the project started.

The places around it are really dirt but soon after the completion of this project the area will change I hope soo.

This project had risen the prices of the property there.I was there just taking the idea about prices of land there but the prices had risen 100% since the project started.

The places around it are really dirt but soon after the completion of this project the area will change I hope soo.

Is this project outside the city or what.

i think if govt changes projects which are funded by the goverment cannot stop or get on hold, projects are made for the people,city & country so .......... so 1 should not get worried and hope 4 the best

Is this project outside the city or what.

No its not outside the city but at the edge of the city.I Dont like the the area around it.Just beside this tower there is KOT LAKH PAT Sabzi mandi and we know how our vegetable markets (Sabzi mandi's) look alike and then there is industrial area all around it.

As of FEB 15

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc63/AFFI666/LAHORE/08%2016%20FEB/STP.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc63/AFFI666/LAHORE/08%2016%20FEB/STP1.jpg

Nice updates. Thanks! I love your AAA logo btw. lol

Can"t understand the purpose of those green sheets.Good to see they are numbering each floor easy to count.

Can"t understand the purpose of those green sheets.Good to see they are numbering each floor easy to count.

These Green Sheet are part of Standard Operating procedures to cover the buildings during construction so that no dust and miscellaneous particle come out of the building during construction. I used to see huge skyscrapers completely wrapped in green sheets in Kuala Lumpur during construction.

Nice updates. Thanks! I love your AAA logo btw. lol

;)

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h53/kbboy101/skyscraper/stp1-1.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h53/kbboy101/skyscraper/stp2-1.jpg

current scope covered 11.9%, current time taken 43.8%
remaining scope to be covered 88.1% and remaining time 56.2%

The calculated expected finish date of the project, with present pace, would be 11th April 2009 as against the target date of 28th December 2008. Hence the expected delay at the end of February 2008 is about three and a half months. The Contractor and consultants have been asked to provide the catch up program and methodology to put the project back on track.

The contractor has applied for extension of time due to unavoidable circumstances
(unfortunate death of Ms Bhutto and power shortage) faced during December 2007 and
January 2008 which affected his progress. The case of extension is under review by
project consultants.

There are going at slow and steady.they are going at the pace of one floor in 2 weeks.Not bad But not very good.

yes the death of BB and power shortages had not only DEEPLY IMPACTED ON this project but all over pakistan.Hope we will soon come out of this condition.:)

Nice updates KB and Tripple A

most latest pics ppl... its says the builiding that it has gone upto floor 9, but if you count there are actually 7 floors u see above ground...!! hmm???

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee151/Jsultan/DSC06762.jpg?t=1207401047

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee151/Jsultan/DSC06760.jpg?t=1207401523

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee151/Jsultan/DSC06759.jpg?t=1207401567

so many electric wires. yuck.

maybe counting 2 basement floors ? :dunno:

Jsultan tussi chah gaye! :cheer: :happy: :banana2:

most latest pics ppl... its says the builiding that it has gone upto floor 9, but if you count there are actually 7 floors u see above ground...!! hmm???

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee151/Jsultan/DSC06762.jpg?t=1207401047

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee151/Jsultan/DSC06760.jpg?t=1207401523

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee151/Jsultan/DSC06759.jpg?t=1207401567

nice updates.

Yaar chumi dey!!

Awesome updates, all over! It looks much bigger when seen from further away then close up.

:bow:

maybe counting 2 basement floors ? :dunno:

it doesnt have any basement, they count the slabs, 1st floor == ground floor slab. so if you count from ground slab it is upto 9 floor.

so many electric wires. yuck.

coz there is grid station just opposite side of the road to STP.

as work of this IT park is going with good speed,now they should start another park in Karachi or Islamabad.

I think I have seen the exact same building in the Hindi film race not sure if it’s in Dubai or South Africa... did any one else notice that??

thank you ppl... will keep em comin...!!

I think I have seen the exact same building in the Hindi film race not sure if it’s in Dubai or South Africa... did any one else notice that??

it was south africa, the office building of saif...!!

I also took some pics on sunday.

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/5387/image827ce2.jpg
http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/4756/image828aq4.jpg
http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/6965/image830cx0.jpg
http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/9706/image831qd7.jpg
http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/9876/image832pg4.jpg
http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/1075/image833fv2.jpg

not very clear pics due to weather. will post good pics soon.

Nice pics :yes:

Good update! :applause:

qaiserm you've provided more updates in a day than Siamu has in almost 2 years! :cheers: :rofl: :ohno:

@trappy

Man, you need to chill.

is a very odd location, hopefully sabzi mandi can be relocated somewhere else and software park could be extended over it to become a mega software park.

@trappy

Man, you need to chill.

NO I don't! I just came across another BS post by Umais, this time outside the P@ki forums. Its NOT my problem if Umais and Tranny are INSECURE, UNCONFIDENT, UNSURE & INCOMFORTABLE with their sexuality and they try to pass it on to me. I swear some of their comments make me feel like punching them in their faces!

Assalamaoalukum,

can anyone explain why Lahore is sooo dirty?
Who the hell would go among heaps of rotting garbage to make a software deal?
Couldnt they pick a better location?

the entry gate to this building is from other side of the road next to ICl and i think that side is pretty much clean. and ocne completed i think cdgl will make this area clean.

the area used to be more worse, it has improved as compared to the garbage few years back until cdgl made wall around the mandi

NO I don't! I just came across another BS post by Umais, this time outside the P@ki forums. Its NOT my problem if Umais and Tranny are INSECURE, UNCONFIDENT, UNSURE & INCOMFORTABLE with their sexuality and they try to pass it on to me. I swear some of their comments make me feel like punching them in their faces!
Hey buddy, check your blood pressure. kbboy was talking to you, why did you feel the need to drag me and tranny in? Seriously, I can't see any like whatsoever. Funnily though, you made fun of me in the post that kbboy referred to. Of course, I have no problem with it whatsoever. But if you actually do get offended by whatever I say, don't just randomly mention it in an unrelated post. Just PM me.

Assalamaoalukum,

can anyone explain why Lahore is sooo dirty?
Who the hell would go among heaps of rotting garbage to make a software deal?
Couldnt they pick a better location?

Not only Lahore but most of Pakistan is filled with garbage. People just throw everything out on streets. They don't care if the area is clean or not. According to them it is all the fault of the government.

I've seen windows of luxury mercedes vehicles rolled down and a McDonalds trashbag dumped right onto the road. What can be expected of a nation which laughs at you if you ask them why they are littering?

Like seriously my educated friends used to laugh at me if I stuffed an empty ice cream wrapper in my pocket until I found a trashcan instead of littering like them.

Suggesting to someone that they wear a seat belt is also met with hearty guffaws.

I've seen windows of luxury mercedes vehicles rolled down and a McDonalds trashbag dumped right onto the road. What can be expected of a nation which laughs at you if you ask them why they are littering?

Like seriously my educated friends used to laugh at me if I stuffed an empty ice cream wrapper in my pocket until I found a trashcan instead of littering like them.

Suggesting to someone that they wear a seat belt is also met with hearty guffaws.

Media should start campaigns to keep streets clean immediately. It is the task of the civilians. I am sick of the dirt in all of Pakistan. And the government should start fining people, shop owners, people who throw trash on streets, just everyone!!!!

Assalamaoalukum,

can anyone explain why Lahore is sooo dirty?
Who the hell would go among heaps of rotting garbage to make a software deal?
Couldnt they pick a better location?

i was saying that for long time but as time pass and this tower will compeltly built i am sure the whole area will change.

I've seen windows of luxury mercedes vehicles rolled down and a McDonalds trashbag dumped right onto the road. What can be expected of a nation which laughs at you if you ask them why they are littering?

Like seriously my educated friends used to laugh at me if I stuffed an empty ice cream wrapper in my pocket until I found a trashcan instead of littering like them.

Suggesting to someone that they wear a seat belt is also met with hearty guffaws.
Same here. I face the same problem.

People used to look at me when I used to wear seat belts :eek:

But anyways, back on topic :no:

A friend told me an incidence, he was wearing seat belt in Pakistan, someone asked him to open his car window and said 'paa jee uddan lagay ho?'

A friend told me an incidence, he was wearing seat belt in Pakistan, someone asked him to open his car window and said 'paa jee uddan lagay ho?'

Well the area can be either Lahore, Gujranwala,Faisalabad or suburbs. This is called Jugat Bazi and is very common in Lahori Theatres although a bit not on civilized side.

^^Yeah man I hate stupid jugat bazi. It's like pointless and a waste of time and mostly freaks with low self esteem and too much free time are seen engaging in it.

A friend told me an incidence, he was wearing seat belt in Pakistan, someone asked him to open his car window and said 'paa jee uddan lagay ho?'
That's actually really funny.

^^ Yeah! :laugh:

They are currently working on 10th level

Some future targets:

LEVEL 11 - 25 APR
LEVEL 12 - 09 MAY
LEVEL 13 - 20 MAY
LEVEL 14 - 02 JUN
LEVEL 15 - 15 JUN
LEVEL 16 - 28 JUN
LEVEL 17 - 11 JUL
CLADDING - 12 NOV
COMPLETION - 27 JAN 09

i am sure you guys know the fish market in tokyo is a huge tourist draw, there is no reason our fruit market/sabzi mandi cant coexist along side the software tech park only if we clean the market up and ask the vendors to keep the area clean so they will get more business.

^^ yeah they must had to make it clean n modern to have good look from the STP.

i am sure you guys know the fish market in tokyo is a huge tourist draw, there is no reason our fruit market/sabzi mandi cant coexist along side the software tech park only if we clean the market up and ask the vendors to keep the area clean so they will get more business.

well i am for shifting the sabzi mandi to another place for them to extend the IT park, otherwise yea can can clean it up, even convent garden, the sabzi mandi of london is located in the center of the city.

Not only Lahore but most of Pakistan is filled with garbage. People just throw everything out on streets. They don't care if the area is clean or not. According to them it is all the fault of the government.

So, where would you throw your garbage if you lived in Pakistan? Is there a local dump in each town? Because I haven't seen many. Does the government offer to pick-up garbage every week from every street (i.e. with garbage trucks)?

Government should've taken initiative to solve this problem, because this is one of the things that only the government can do (neither civilians nor private firms are able to do it).

So, where would you throw your garbage if you lived in Pakistan? Is there a local dump in each town? Because I haven't seen many. Does the government offer to pick-up garbage every week from every street (i.e. with garbage trucks)?

Government should've taken initiative to solve this problem, because this is one of the things that only the government can do (neither civilians nor private firms are able to do it).

There are garbage dumps in each mohallah and are picked-up by trucks weekly or so. It takes a bit of an effort to dump your garbage at a single point instead of everywhere you feel like but in the end its the people who will benefit.

Take Islamabad where there are well planned and organized sanitation workers...do people follow the rules there? In Islamabad, a worker collects the garbage everyday so all it takes is to keep a wrapper with you when you eat something instead of throwing it out of your car window or on the pavement for those walking.

I don't think I have ever seen a local dump in each neighbourhood, ever in Pakistan, nor have I ever seen a 'garbage collector' or someone similar from the sanitation department.

^^ there are though few in other cities but regular in Islamabad.

Anyway back on topic.

"During April 2008, the construction of car park block started and concreting of raft foundation completed along with concreting of two floors of main tower block. Hence, pace of construction activities remained satisfactory on structure work whereas activities on M&E works could not be started during the month. The works on HVAC duct line is expected to be started during first week of May 08."

They added floors 10 and 11 of the main tower and also began work(laid down raft foundation) on the 6 storey integrated carpark (for 325 vehicles and 640 bikes) and auditorium block.

The 17-storey main block structure is supposed to finish sometime in july and the overall project is supposed to finish by the end of jan 2009.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h53/kbboy101/skyscraper/stp1-2.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h53/kbboy101/skyscraper/stp2-2.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h53/kbboy101/skyscraper/stp3-2.jpg

the work has slowed down according to report as the consultant has left the site due to security concern

I don't think security has deteriorated any further in April. They added two floors and laid the raft foundation of the carpark/auditorium in april. By pak standards, thats fair enough. Well, maybe they will end up a bit late (2 months or so)..... that should be no big deal.

i know but the reason stated by Jurong for leaving is Security concerns.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h53/kbboy101/skyscraper/stp2-2.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h53/kbboy101/skyscraper/stp3-2.jpg

nice updates KB

Assalamaoalukum,

can anyone explain why Lahore is sooo dirty?
Who the hell would go among heaps of rotting garbage to make a software deal?
Couldnt they pick a better location?


Its not the problem of Lahore only, We have it all over the country

we need to educate people.

^^ Congrats Abid! You crossed the 1,000 posts barrier! :cheers: :happy: :banana:

^^ Congrats Abid! You crossed the 1,000 posts barrier! :cheers: :happy: :banana:

And you need a couple more posts to meet 5 times of Abid. wow. you are too old. DADA :lol:

^^ Currently on 4,999 ;)

Edit: This was 5,000th :banana: :cheers: :happy:

^^ Currently on 4,999 ;)

Edit: This was 5,000th :banana: :cheers: :happy:

leave the past. look for the future.
congrats anyway:)

any way what is the current height or floor of the STP.

is it 15 floors or 17 floors coz in the renders wid beautiful faces of the musharaf ,shukat aziz and pervaiz elahi it is said that it is going to be 15 stories high

is it 15 floors or 17 floors coz in the renders wid beautiful faces of the musharaf ,shukat aziz and pervaiz elahi it is said that it is going to be 15 stories high

:laugh:

Hopefully it will be 17 and not 15.

IMHO, this building should have atleast been 20 storeys tall. I was REALLY DISSAPOINTED when I first found out its height! Its a real shame! :down: :no: :mad: :cry: I would have loved it, if it had been 35 or 40 storeys tall atleast! :happy:

Pics taken yesterday

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll105/qaicer/software2.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll105/qaicer/software1.jpg

^^ GOOD! :) So how many floors is it now?

working on 14th

They are working on 16 floor now.I hav passed the site yesterday.

good work Qaiser.
thanx

They are working on 16 floor now.I hav passed the site yesterday.

Qaiser's pics are from yesterday too and i count 14 floors. Do you have a pic/ can you take a pic from the angle you saw it?

kewl

:applause:

These Chinese are awesome worker, this building went up in very short span of time. Great Work, hope they replicate on Grand Hyatt and Centaurus.

Qaiser's pics are from yesterday too and i count 14 floors. Do you have a pic/ can you take a pic from the angle you saw it?

Yaar Try to count again,obviously it is now on 16th floor.Also see on the top of the second pic.You will see that 16 number

These Chinese are awesome worker, this building went up in very short span of time. Great Work, hope they replicate on Grand Hyatt and Centaurus.
True, so far the progress on this project is much faster then others in lahore.

Yaar Try to count again,obviously it is now on 16th floor.Also see on the top of the second pic.You will see that 16 number

if we consider the ground floor as 1st then you are right. they are working on 16th now.

Ground floor is always considered ground...why would it be considered 1st?

Yeah i know, just giving explanation how sania was counting the floors.

Ground floor is always considered ground...why would it be considered 1st?

Not everywhere. In Nordic countries the ground is 1st floor and then they go upwards. Quite logical.

How is it in USA?

and whats the use of word "story" will we call ground floor as "1st story", first floor as 2nd story and so on?

In the US it's 1st, 2nd, ....

In the US it's "Lobby" then 1st, 2nd, 3rd and so on.

Ground floor is called "lobby" on the elevator buttons.

In the US it's "Lobby" then 1st, 2nd, 3rd and so on.

Ground floor is called "lobby" on the elevator buttons.

not everywhere.

Chicago may be different because it has old skyscrapers. Ours are like this (the ground floor is always labelled with a star)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1251/1098181443_0cef563fe2_b.jpg

Chicago may be different because it has old skyscrapers. Ours are like this (the ground floor is always labelled with a star)

chicago has old skyscrapers? you need to get out of virginia more.

the whole point is floor count is a personal choice, it is not some super standard used around the world. and chicago is the birthplace of skyscrapers, this is where it all started. so if there were to be a standard, it would have come from Chicago.

Chicago is the birth place of the skyscraper so of course it has a lot of old skyscrapers. It just dosen't make sense to label the ground floor as the 1st floor, that's all I'm saying.

Chicago is the birth place of the skyscraper so of course it has a lot of old skyscrapers. It just dosen't make sense to label the ground floor as the 1st floor, that's all I'm saying.

being the birthplace of skyscrapers doesnt mean they stoped building after the first one. every year litrally half a dozen skyscrapers sprout up in addition to Chicago skyline so you really do need to get out of virginia more.

and it makes more sense to label the ground floor as the 1st floor because it quite litrally is FIRST FLOOR.

Dude where did I say they don't build new buildings? Because they have that old system of labelling floors, they probably continue with that in the newer ones.

The ground floor is the ground floor. I think only floors above ground, ie. the floor of that level is not on the ground, should be labelled as the first floor. But like you have said, this is subjective so that's why the height of a building is way more important than the number of floors it has. Most of our threads are lacking a mention of height in the titles.

Dude where did I say they don't build new buildings? Because they have that old system of labelling floors, they probably continue with that in the newer ones.

The ground floor is the ground floor. I think only floors above ground, ie. the floor of that level is not on the ground, should be labelled as the first floor. But like you have said, this is subjective so that's why the height of a building is way more important than the number of floors it has. Most of our threads are lacking a mention of height in the titles.

what system do you keep talking about?? there is no system. some building can have a ground floor and label the second floor as the second, and another building right next to it may not do so. it doesnt make any difference whatsoever.

how many stories do you think this house has?? if you think its one. you need to get your eyes checked.

http://www.lunarstudio.com/rendering-gallery/image-illustrations/reex-architectural-rendering/two-story-house.jpg

Stop being so aggressive man. Read this article:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Storey

Turns out most American buildings do number the ground floor as 1. However, all the 15 or so floor buildings in Arlington that I've been to have labelled the ground floor as "G" on the elevators.

Two more terms are being used, "mezzanine floor" and "Upper Ground" look at this image

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Odd_lift_buttons.jpg

I have seen another sequence of elevator buttons in a building B2, B1, G1, G2 ....
no hard and fast rule.

The mezzanine floor is pretty common in Pakisatn. It's a floor between ground and 1st. It's usually shorter in height, and kind of a half-floor. It's not intended for offices. The elevators wouldn't go to mezzanine, you have to take the stairs. In the buildings where the elevators do stop at mezzanine, it's basically the 1st floor renamed to mezzanine.

The mezzanine floor is pretty common in Pakisatn. It's a floor between ground and 1st. It's usually shorter in height, and kind of a half-floor. It's not intended for offices. The elevators wouldn't go to mezzanine, you have to take the stairs. In the buildings where the elevators do stop at mezzanine, it's basically the 1st floor renamed to mezzanine.

Plaza Owner use this technique to take advantage in terms of sales by first and second floors, In Ahad Arced our previous office was on 'first floor' that was actually the second, first was mezzanine. but that was not a real 'mezzanine'

The mezzanine floor is pretty common in Pakisatn. It's a floor between ground and 1st. It's usually shorter in height, and kind of a half-floor. It's not intended for offices. The elevators wouldn't go to mezzanine, you have to take the stairs. In the buildings where the elevators do stop at mezzanine, it's basically the 1st floor renamed to mezzanine.

it sounds that the building design in Pakistan is similar to majority of the building in U.S. but in the U.S. they end up combining the mezzanine floor with the first one, where the first floor has unusually tall ceiling, like a showroom, with regular height floors above.

That mezzanine floor plan you are talking about is probably what gives the impression of a building being small in size compared to the cars parked outside. i am not a big fan of that.

lol... In China they neither have a ground floor nor a mezzanine. It starts with first floor and goes like 1, 2, 3...
Anyways.. back to the topic, what's the current status of that Lahore STP? Does anyone have some new pics?

see post #173 these are latest pics, taken on this sunday.

Thanks qaisarm... good to see a project near completion.
Someone said it's doen by a Chinese company? And I must say the Chinese guys are really awesome at the construction thing, I've seen dozens of 30 story+ skyscrapers going up in Shanghai in the last 2 to 3 years.

Yaar Try to count again,obviously it is now on 16th floor.Also see on the top of the second pic.You will see that 16 number

@ ^^ are there girls on Pakistani forums???? i didn't knew it really.....i mean that is a good indication...:cheers:

good indication?

Someone said it's doen by a Chinese company? And I must say the Chinese guys are really awesome at the construction thing, I've seen dozens of 30 story+ skyscrapers going up in Shanghai in the last 2 to 3 years.

chinese workers learned extremely quickly. i read a little about the market valuations and how the comparitive calculations are off because the buildings chinese construct are equal in quality to those that are built in the U.S. but the chinese do it at fraction of a price. it is amazing. i hope they can train our construction workers as well so we can continue this trend of going vertical.

take a chill pill guys and lets get back on topic :)

its being done by a singapore company, jurong.

chinese workers learned extremely quickly. i read a little about the market valuations and how the comparitive calculations are off because the buildings chinese construct are equal in quality to those that are built in the U.S. but the chinese do it at fraction of a price. it is amazing. i hope they can train our construction workers as well so we can continue this trend of going vertical.

Can you tell me more about this (PM please)?

Plaza Owner use this technique to take advantage in terms of sales by first and second floors, In Ahad Arced our previous office was on 'first floor' that was actually the second, first was mezzanine. but that was not a real 'mezzanine'

May be the mezzanine floor is used as a mechanical floor during construction, or to store other (maintenace) equipment? Many medium-density towers in North America use the 13th floor for this purpose (it is vacant anyways even after completion, due to its superstitious value).

^^^^ I've heard the same about empire estate building.

They are on 17th now, will they stop after the current top floor?

http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/9543/software2ta5.jpg

^^ Great numbering there! :lol: I guess its going to stop as they've reached 17 floors, but the crane seems too high for some reason? :dunno:

Man, these Chinese really rocked it! They've almost completed this building at a pretty good pace.

^^ Great numbering there! :lol: I guess its going to stop as they've reached 17 floors, but the crane seems too high for some reason? :dunno:

I think some sources says it will be 18 floor.I might be wrong.Also they have to make facade on the top of the bulding.that why crane is high.

I think some sources says it will be 18 floor.I might be wrong.Also they have to make facade on the top of the bulding.that why crane is high.

Alright, thanks Sania! :)

They are currently working on 10th level

Some future targets:

LEVEL 11 - 25 APR
LEVEL 12 - 09 MAY
LEVEL 13 - 20 MAY
LEVEL 14 - 02 JUN
LEVEL 15 - 15 JUN
LEVEL 16 - 28 JUN
LEVEL 17 - 11 JUL
CLADDING - 12 NOV
COMPLETION - 27 JAN 09


They seem to be on target! :banana:

Man, these Chinese really rocked it! They've almost completed this building at a pretty good pace.

Your comment just made me realise that this now becomes Lahore's tallest building at 17 floors! :cheers:

and what if they respect my imagination? :)
http://img55.imageshack.us/img55/1802/software3cl8.jpg

hahahaha Qaiser, good one :okay:

The post by Kb quoted by Trappy shows the target for floor 17 was July 11. Bang on :uh:

and what if they respect my imagination? :)
http://img55.imageshack.us/img55/1802/software3cl8.jpg

You're crazy! Then it would look as out of place as Taipei 101 does!

Some Info I came across on the STP:

The ground breaking ceremony was held on july 3rd , 2006. The construction is under way and estimated completion date is December, 2008

INTRODUCTION

http://www.pitb.gov.pk/images/stp%20images/success_subpic.jpg

A Software Technology Park (STP) is the need of the hour as there is tremendous demand for Call Centers, Off-Shore software development, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), IT Outsourcing (ITO), Application Maintenance Outsourcing (AMO), and Tele-Medicine opportunities. It would also kick start economic activity in Lahore in the construction as well as IT industry. The Government of Punjab has given approval to Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) to plan and develop Software Technology Park (STP) at 346-B Ferozepur Road, Lahore.


This initiative will send a clear message to the IT industry in Pakistan as well as abroad that the Punjab Government is committed to the growth of IT in Punjab. It will also help share Government of the Punjab's IT vision with the IT industry and the general public. In addition, it would attract foreign investors to Punjab, which would provide boost to Pakistan’s overall economy. This initiative is in line with the vision of President of Pakistan, General Pervaiz Musharaf and Federal Government’s policy of promoting IT in Pakistan and providing the right business environment to foreign investors.

http://www.pitb.gov.pk/images/stp%20images/imagesfor-stp1.jpg

The STP will be a one-window operation to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) in Punjab. One-window operation would allow the foreign investors to start IT and IT-enabled businesses in an expeditious manner and it will provide boost to the local economy.


The software technology park would have world class infrastructure, layout and system of civic services. The planning, designing and development of the software park will reflect the latest trends, styles, specifications and management systems.


The STP would be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities like wireless LAN/WAN, VSAT, video conferencing, disaster recovery sites, R&D labs, Tele-Medicine, IT incubation center, training institutes, IT University, and a global data center. The STP would also offer supporting services such as travel & banking services, health club and security and safety systems. The idea is to have all IT and IT-enabled services under one roof.

http://kwout.com/cutout/y/f2/c3/6t9_sha.jpg


WHAT WILL SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY PARK (STP) OFFER ?


17-Storeys with 475,000 Sq. ft. covered area
State-of-the-art Office Space for IT & Telecom Companies
Fiber Optic, Wireless LAN / WAN, WiMax & VSAT Technologies, Global Data Center
24-Hour Central Cooling and Heating System
24-Hour Security Surveillance & Power Backup System (Triple Source Power System)
Resturants and Cafes, Auditorium, Gymnasiam, Medical Center, Prayer Halls
Indoor Parking Area for Cars & Motorcycles
Banking and ATM Services



WHAT WILL SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY PARK (STP) HOUSE ?


Software and Hardware Companies
Call Centers
Business Process Outsourcing (BPOs)
Application Maintenance Outsourcing (AMOs)
Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
Telecom Companies
Disaster Recovery Sites
Tele-Medicine Providers
High-end Retailers (Only in Retail Space Area)
Leading International Brands (IT & Telecom Companies)
Food Chains (Only in Food Court Area)
Banks
Management & IT Consulting Firms
IT & IT enabled businesses


http://www.pitb.gov.pk/STP_Home.aspx

You're crazy! Then it would look as out of place as Taipei 101 does!

LOLs, who cares? people see only taipei101's grace no matter its standing alone.

They are on 17th now, will they stop after the current top floor?

http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/9543/software2ta5.jpg

Very very good updates from Lahore.

Thanks QM

guys one interesting thing which i saw there that many people who came to that place keept on looking at this building its tha tallest in lahore as i say

they start looking at it from Kalma chowk :)

well still one to go as the pace tower is now 18...

Soon it will become the tallest...

But pace tower's location is not as good as this building. It is well exposed from penalty of angles but you may hardly notice the pace tower from 3 sides except the jail road. It has better design and will look awesome once completed.

Some pictures i took a lil while back....

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee151/Jsultan/Photo_061408_001.jpg?t=1215774261

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee151/Jsultan/Photo_061408_002.jpg?t=1215774298

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee151/Jsultan/Photo_061408_003.jpg?t=1215774318

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee151/Jsultan/Photo_061408_004.jpg?t=1215774352

nice updates

nice location.

Anyone knows the list of completed 15-storey or above projects in lahore?

Thanks to china company for building it in exact time.

now see how we mange it and maintain it uniquiness

nice location.

Anyone knows the list of completed 15-storey or above projects in lahore?

None as of yet...!!

well still one to go as the pace tower is now 18...

Soon it will become the tallest...

Isn't the pace tower already 18. Making it the tallest building in Lahore, taller than this one.

nice pictures JSultan. Keep up the good work.

For Sohail. If you have guts then go and bring better pic.

^^YEAHHH

They seem to be on schedule ( or within acceptable limits of it). :happy:

During June 2008, wind tunnel test of mock up of façade was completed in Shanghai, China on 19th june 2008.

The pace of construction activities remained satisfactory on structure work of main tower block and two levels were completed during this month up to level 16 and now only one level is remaining. Request for Proposals RFPs for hiring the services of Construction Management CM and Interior Design ID consultants were published in news papers on 15th June 2008. The last date for the submission of proposals was fixed as 7th July 2008 for CM consultants and 3rd July for ID consultants.

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm34/fawadsyed/Construction-Lahore/1.jpg

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm34/fawadsyed/Construction-Lahore/2.jpg

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm34/fawadsyed/Construction-Lahore/3.jpg

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm34/fawadsyed/Construction-Lahore/4.jpg

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm34/fawadsyed/Construction-Lahore/5.jpg

nice pics

in the above pics on the top floor look at the city looks soo pollution in air

very nice pics and info on facade KB:okay: thanks

What are they waiting for?

no change
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll105/qaicer/STP.jpg