NSIT Silicon City
An 853-acre STZA-licensed Special Technology Zone adjacent to DHA Phase 6 & 7. Offering 10-year 100% tax holidays, PKR 12 Crore/Kanal pricing, and flexible 7-year & 5-year installment plans with instant construction upon 20% down payment.
Experience the Scale of Pakistan's Silicon Hub
Watch the complete architectural vision of high-rise tech towers, Tier-4 data centers, Film City, and research universities.
The Ultimate Investment Case for NSIT Silicon Block
Nawaz Sharif IT City (NSIT) — popularly designated as CBD 2.0 — is an 853-acre (6,824 Kanals) master-planned tech metropolis spearheaded by the Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA / CBD Punjab) under the Government of the Punjab.
Located in the heart of eastern Lahore, directly adjacent to DHA Phase 6, Phase 7, Bedian Road, and PKLI, NSIT is engineered to serve as Pakistan's premier technology, artificial intelligence, and media production hub. With an initial developmental budget exceeding PKR 100 Billion, NSIT provides enterprise-grade infrastructure built to global institutional standards.
"NSIT is officially licensed by the Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA). Every enterprise and investor operating within the zone enjoys a legally protected 10-year complete tax holiday, zero customs duties on imports, and full white-money profit repatriation."
Core Value Drivers
STZA 10-Year Tax Holiday
0% Income Tax, 0% Capital Gains, 0% Dividend Tax, and zero customs duty on technology machinery and servers.
Buy & Build at 20%
Commence high-rise physical construction immediately after clearing the 20% down payment without waiting for full installment clearance.
Up to 450 FT Building Heights
Generous Floor Area Ratios (FAR 1:12 to 1:15) with building footprints up to 68% for high-density skyscrapers.
Institutional Guarantee
100% litigation-free state land under direct statutory backing of CBD Punjab and the Government of the Punjab.
10-Year STZA Special Technology Zone Fiscal Incentives
The Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA) notified NSIT Silicon Block as a designated Special Technology Zone in June 2025. This grants unparalleled legal and tax privileges to zone developers and enterprise occupants:
100% Corporate Income Tax Exemption
Zero corporate income tax for 10 consecutive years from the date of license issuance.
0% Customs Duties & Import Taxes
Complete exemption from all customs duties, sales tax, and regulatory duties on capital goods, hardware, enterprise servers, and construction equipment.
0% Tax on Dividends & Capital Gains
Total tax exemption on dividend income and capital gains realized by investors and parent corporate entities.
100% Foreign Capital Repatriation
Unrestricted foreign exchange mobility and dividend repatriation for overseas investors and multinational corporations.
One-Window Government Fast-Track
Direct on-site regulatory approvals, utility connections, building map approvals, and corporate licensing under CBD Punjab.
Strategic Location & Signal-Free Transit
Situated along the high-value Bedian Road corridor directly bordering DHA Phase 6 and DHA Phase 7, NSIT offers instant access to Lahore's key economic arteries without traversing city congestion.
| Regional Destination / Node | Distance | Drive Time |
|---|---|---|
| DHA Phase 6 (Raya Fairways / CCA) | Adjacent (Direct Interconnect) | 2 to 3 Minutes |
| DHA Phase 7 Main Boulevard | Sector Connected | 2 Minutes |
| Pakistan Kidney & Liver Institute (PKLI) | Adjacent Corridor | 2 Minutes |
| Lahore Ring Road (Bedian / Barki Interchange) | 3.5 KM | 4 Minutes |
| Allama Iqbal International Airport | 9.0 KM | 10 Minutes |
| DHA Phase 8 Broadway Commercial | 6.0 KM | 8 Minutes |
| DHA Phase 9 Prism Oval Commercial | 8.5 KM | 10 Minutes |
| Lahore-Sialkot Motorway (M-11) | 14.0 KM | 15 Minutes |
| Gulberg Main Boulevard / Kalma Chowk | 16.0 KM | 20 Minutes |
DHA Phase 6 (Raya Fairways / CCA)
Adjacent (Direct Interconnect)DHA Phase 7 Main Boulevard
Sector ConnectedPakistan Kidney & Liver Institute (PKLI)
Adjacent CorridorLahore Ring Road (Bedian / Barki Interchange)
3.5 KMAllama Iqbal International Airport
9.0 KMDHA Phase 8 Broadway Commercial
6.0 KMDHA Phase 9 Prism Oval Commercial
8.5 KMLahore-Sialkot Motorway (M-11)
14.0 KMGulberg Main Boulevard / Kalma Chowk
16.0 KMSpatial Economics: Masterplan of 853 Acres
NSIT departs from conventional segregated zoning in favor of a polycentric, integrated 'Live-Work-Play' ecosystem. 90 acres are dedicated strictly to green buffers, public parks, and passive cooling zones to counteract metropolitan smog.
The 6 Specialized Districts of NSIT
IT & Tech District
The core digital engine. Features Silicon Block 1 & 2 for tech enterprise towers, AI/IoT labs, and Astra Block hosting Pakistan's first Tier-4 Data Centre and FDA-approved bio-tech laboratories.
Education District (Knowledge City)
Anchored by world-class university research campuses and the state-of-the-art NovaCare Academic Medical Centre (affiliated with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London).
Pakistan's First Film City
Complete cinematic, VFX, and animation ecosystem. Includes modern sound stages, post-production studios, an artificial lake for aquatic filming, and international convention halls.
Commercial District (Pulse Phase-I)
High-density retail avenues, corporate towers, boutique dining, banks, and entrepreneurial incubators planned around pedestrian-first promenades.
Residential District (NSIT Residencia)
Elite smart-city housing designed to retain top tech talent. Features large-format luxury residential plots (recently auctioned up to PKR 154.5M/Kanal to top national developers).
Parks, Green Belts & Urban Buffers
Ecological carbon sinks, rainwater harvesting reservoirs, green corridors, and public lifestyle spaces supporting sustainable urban living.
Available Commercial & IT Plot Footprints
Explore the allocated prime plots currently available for immediate acquisition across Silicon Block 1 & 2.
Official Payment Plans: IT & Non-IT Corporate Schemes
Construction commences after 20% Down Payment. Development charges (PKR 2 Crore/Kanal) are payable in 4 equal quarterly installments across Year 2.
7-Year Installment Plan (84 Months)
Land: PKR 120M | Dev: PKR 20M / Kanal
5-Year Installment Plan (60 Months)
Land: PKR 120M | Dev: PKR 20M / Kanal
NSIT Silicon Block: Plot Dynamics & Technical Layouts
Exact Architectural Blueprint Dimensions, Setbacks & Built-Up Area (BUA) Calculations
Celestia IT & Office Towers
The Landmark Twin-Tower Vertical Hub of Silicon Block
Celestia is designed as the signature twin-tower commercial facility anchoring the Silicon Block. Offering over 500,000+ sq. ft. of Grade-A office space with central HVAC, digital facades, high-speed elevator banks, and automated building management systems. Grey structure completed with possession scheduled on fast-track timelines.
NSIT Residencia: Luxury Living for Tech Leaders
Recent Public Auction Established Record Benchmark Rates
To provide an exclusive residential sanctuary within walking distance of corporate towers, CBD Punjab auctioned 4.5-Kanal executive residential plots in NSIT Residencia. The auction generated 186 bids totaling PKR 2.288 Billion, with apex bids reaching PKR 154.5 Million per Kanal by leading institutional developers like Zameen Developments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Complete answers regarding plot prices, installment timelines, STZA tax holidays, and building bylaws.
Acquire Prime Commercial IT Plots in NSIT Silicon Block
Consult directly with CEO Abdul Majeed and our senior corporate advisory board for verified plot allocations, STZA tax-licensing guidance, and fast-tracked CBD Punjab transactions.