Lahore Knowledge Park

Lahore Knowledge Park (LKP) is an under-construction science park located on a 852 acres located on Bedian Road in Lahore District, Pakistan.[1][2][3]

Owned and managed by the Lahore Knowledge Park Company with an initial investment of $1 billion, of which $200 million is invested by Government of Punjab. The project is designed by Frost & Sullivan. The park include's universities, science and innovation hubs, a retail and central business district, a residential district, an entertainment zone and green areas.[4]

Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Center is under construction in the park.[5]

Masterplan

The park's masterplan divides it into five categories:[6]

  • life sciences and bio-technology,
  • design and creative industry,
  • information technology,
  • computer sciences
  • and science and engineering

As of 2016, the COMSATS Institute of Information Technology and Lancaster University will jointly set up a graduate school in the park.[7][8][9] Information Technology University will also move its campus to the park.[10]

References

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