Special Communications Organization (SCO) has formally inaugurated its 6th Software Technology Park (STP) in Bhimber (AJK), as part of its ambitious vision 2025 to transform Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) into IT-enabled regions. The facility formally inaugurated by Major General Umar Ahmad Shah, HI (M), Director General SCO, marking another milestone in SCO’s mission to empower youth and enhance regional development.
Located at the SCO Exchange in Bhimber, this STP aligns with SCO’s concept of “Youth Empowerment through Provision of Sustained IT Environment in AJ&K and GB.” Envisioning the establishment of 50 STPs and Freelancing Hubs (FLHs) across AJ&K, the initiative is built on “Hub and Spoke” model. Each STP/FLH provides office spaces, high-speed internet, and uninterrupted power supply, fostering a corporate IT environment for startups and freelancers alike.
Speaking at the inauguration, DG SCO highlighted that Bhimber Software Technology Park exemplifies SCO’s dedication to building a digital ecosystem in AJK and GB. He emphasized that with state-of-the-art IT facilities, the initiative fosters innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth, aligning with Vision 2025 to
