LAHORE | Arfa Software Technology Park | Office | 17 Fl | 348ft | 106m | Complete

[Intoxication]

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

[brightside.]

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

[Sania]

Originally Posted by traPPed

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

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.

[Intoxication]

Originally Posted by Sania

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!

[Intoxication]

Originally Posted by kbboy

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!

Originally Posted by brightside.

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!

[QM]

and what if they respect my imagination?

[brightside.]

hahahaha Qaiser, good one

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

[Intoxication]

Originally Posted by qaiserm

and what if they respect my imagination?

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

[Intoxication]

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



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.



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.




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

[QM]

Originally Posted by traPPed

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.

[thePakMan]

Originally Posted by qaiserm

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

Very very good updates from Lahore.

Thanks QM

[RANA AAA]

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

[QM]

they start looking at it from Kalma chowk

[Jsultan]

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

Soon it will become the tallest...

[QM]

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.

[Jsultan]

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

[Aadil.Aijaz]

nice updates

[KB]

nice location.

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

[RANA AAA]

Thanks to china company for building it in exact time.

now see how we mange it and maintain it uniquiness

[Jsultan]

Originally Posted by kbboy

nice location.

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

None as of yet...!!