Lahore Knowledge Park

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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 includes 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]

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

  1. "Lahore Knowledge Park | HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT". hed.punjab.gov.pk. Retrieved 2016-08-13.
  2. "Lahore Knowledge Park master plan approved" . Retrieved 2016-08-13.
  3. "Cosmopolitan effect: Knowledge Park to attract international universities - The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 2017-01-29. Retrieved 2017-01-29.
  4. "A billion dollar project, Lahore Knowledge Park, to produce 11,200 PhDs". 2016-07-25. Retrieved 2016-08-13.
  5. "CEO LKP talks about creation of a knowledge park in Lahore". Business Recorder. Retrieved 2017-03-21.
  6. "Looking beyond infrastructure, Punjab builds knowledge park - The Express Tribune". 2016-07-24. Retrieved 2016-08-13.
  7. "Lahore Knowledge Park Company".
  8. "Pacts for Lahore Knowledge Park" . Retrieved 2016-08-13.
  9. "CEO LKP talks about creation of a knowledge park in Lahore" . Retrieved 2016-08-13.
  10. "Sharif reviews Lahore Knowledge Park Project" . Retrieved 2016-08-13.