--- title: "PM directs development of Daanish IT Park into world-class tech hub" description: "Both outlets reported that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the development of the Daanish IT Park in Islamabad into a world-class technology hub. They emphasized his call for partnerships with global technology companies and the transformation of the park into a modern IT ecosystem. The framing and wording were nearly identical, with no notable differences in emphasis or additional details provided by either outlet." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/13482-pm-shehbaz-says-modern-it-parks-will-be-established-across site: HarZaviya language: en --- # PM directs development of Daanish IT Park into world-class tech hub pakistan · updated 13 Oct 2026, 11:04 AM PKT · 10–13 Oct 2026 · 18 articles from 12 outlets over 4 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 13 Oct 2026 — PM directs development of Daanish IT Park into world-class tech hub (2 outlets) > Both outlets reported that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the development of the Daanish IT Park in Islamabad into a world-class technology hub. They emphasized his call for partnerships with global technology companies and the transformation of the park into a modern IT ecosystem. The framing and wording were nearly identical, with no notable differences in emphasis or additional details provided by either outlet. - **Daily Times** — [PM directs development of Daanish IT Park into world-class tech hub](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1566571/pm-directs-development-of-daanish-it-park-into-world-class-tech-hub/) · 13 Oct 2026, 11:04 AM PKT > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the authorities concerned to develop the Daanish IT Park Islamabad into a world-class hub of technology and transform it into a centre of a modern IT ecosystem through effective collaboration between academia and industry. The prime minister, chairing a meeting to discuss matters related to the Daanish IT […] - **Business Recorder** — [PM directs development of Danish IT Park](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40443924/pm-directs-development-of-danish-it-park) · 13 Oct 2026, 5:01 AM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the development of the Danish IT Park in Islamabad into a world-class technology hub, calling for partnerships with global technology companies and stronger collaboration between academia and industry to boost IT exports, investment and opportunities for young Pakistanis. Chairing a review meeting on the project, the prime minister ins... ### 12 Oct 2026 — Prime Minister inaugurates Daanish IT Park in Islamabad (4 outlets) > Most outlets led with the inauguration of the Daanish IT Park by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The Associated Press of Pakistan additionally highlighted the prime minister’s directive for a third-party audit and development of the park into a world-class tech hub. Pakistan Observer briefly mentioned the renaming of the National Technology Park to Daanish IT Park and its inauguration. - **Abb Takk News** — [PM directs authorities to make Daanish IT Park a global technology hub](https://abbtakk.tv/pm-directs-authorities-to-make-daanish-it-park-a-global-technology-hub/) · 12 Oct 2026, 6:22 PM PKT > ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed the relevant authorities to develop Daanish IT Park in Islamabad into an internationally recognised technology hub, fostering innovation, investment and collaboration between academia and industry. The directives were issued during a review meeting chaired by the prime minister to assess progress on the... - **ProPakistani** — [PM Seeks Modern IT Ecosystem at Daanish IT Park Islamabad](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/12/pm-seeks-modern-it-ecosystem-at-daanish-it-park-islamabad/) · 12 Oct 2026, 5:05 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to develop Daanish IT Park Islamabad into a world-class technology hub… Read More - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [PM Shehbaz directs development of Daanish IT Park into world-class tech hub](https://www.app.com.pk/national/pm-shehbaz-directs-development-of-daanish-it-park-into-world-class-tech-hub/) · 12 Oct 2026, 2:40 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > The prime minister directed to operationalise Daanish IT Park in partnership with global technology companies, and carry out a third-party audit of the project. - **Pakistan Observer** — [Daanish IT Park](https://pakobserver.net/daanish-it-park/) · 12 Oct 2026, 7:05 AM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday inaugurated National Technology Park in Islamabad, renamed it as Daanish IT Park, and… ### 11 Oct 2026 — Prime Minister inaugurates National Technology Park in Islamabad (3 outlets) > Most outlets led with the inauguration of the National Technology Park, renamed Daanish IT Park, by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, emphasizing its role in advancing Pakistan’s digital economy and tech-led growth. The Nation additionally highlighted the prime minister’s statement about establishing modern IT parks across the country and the potential to strengthen Pakistan’s position in the international technology market. - **Daily Times** — [PM inaugurates IT Park to drive tech-led growth](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1565715/pm-inaugurates-it-park-to-drive-tech-led-growth/) · 11 Oct 2026, 10:19 AM PKT > Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif formally inaugurated the newly renamed Daanish IT Park (National Technology Park) on Saturday, hailing the country’s first national technology facility as a crucial milestone for Pakistan’s rapid economic progress and prosperity. Addressing the inaugural ceremony, the prime minister emphasized that the state-of-the-art facility brings incubation centres, i... - **Dawn** — [Shehbaz inaugurates IT Park to drive tech-led growth](https://www.dawn.com/news/2036323/shehbaz-inaugurates-it-park-to-drive-tech-led-growth) · 11 Oct 2026, 8:06 AM PKT · 96% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Mohammad Shehbaz Sharif formally inaugurated the newly renamed Daanish IT Park (National Technology Park) on Saturday, hailing the country’s first national technology facility as a crucial milestone for Pakistan’s rapid economic progress and prosperity. Addressing the inaugural ceremony, the prime minister emphasised that the state-of-the-art facility brings incubation... - **The Nation** — [PM says Modern IT Parks to be established across country](https://www.nation.com.pk/11-Oct-2026/pm-says-modern-parks-established-across-country) · 11 Oct 2026, 7:25 AM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday inaugurated the state-of-the-art National Technology Park in Islamabad. ### 10 Oct 2026 — PM Shehbaz inaugurates Daanish IT Park in Islamabad (5 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated the newly renamed Daanish IT Park, highlighting its role in promoting tech-led growth. Some also noted his announcement to expand the IT park model to other provinces and regions. The Express Tribune and 24 News HD emphasized the park's significance for economic progress, while the AP of Pakistan provided more factual, concise reporting. The framing of the park as a "national technology facility" appeared in several excerpts, though not uniformly. - **Minute Mirror** — [PM Shehbaz inaugurates Daanish IT Park to boost Pa...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pm-shehbaz-inaugurates-daanish-it-park-to-boost-pakistans-digital-economy-642621/) · 10 Oct 2026, 11:02 PM PKT > Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday inaugurated the National Technology Park in Islamabad, renaming it Daanish IT Park - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif inaugurates the National Technology Park (Daanish Technology Park).](https://www.app.com.pk/photos-section/prime-minister-muhammad-shehbaz-sharif-inaugurates-the-national-technology-park-daanish-technology-park/) · 10 Oct 2026, 5:22 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing - **24 News HD** — [PM Shehbaz says modern IT parks will be established across](https://www.24newshd.tv/10-Oct-2026/pm-shehbaz-says-modern-parks-will-established-across) · 10 Oct 2026, 3:32 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has inaugurated the state-of-the-art National Technology Park in Islamabad, naming it the “Daanish IT Park”, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. - **Hum News English** — [PM Shehbaz vows to expand Danish IT Park model across Pakistan](https://humenglish.com/latest/pm-shehbaz-vows-to-expand-danish-it-park-model-across-pakistan/) · 10 Oct 2026, 2:18 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday inaugurated the Islamabad IT Park, renaming it the Danish IT Park and announcing plans to extend the initiative to other provinces, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B). Addressing the inauguration ceremony, PM Shehbaz said the facility would support young Pakistanis through information technology (IT), artificial intellige... - **The Express Tribune** — [PM Shehbaz inaugurates IT Park to drive tech-led growth](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2634073/pm-shehbaz-inaugurates-it-park-to-drive-tech-led-growth) · 10 Oct 2026, 8:46 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Hails country's first national technology facility as crucial milestone for Pakistan's rapid economic progress ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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