Pakistan has established multiple Export Processing Zones (EPZs) and Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to accelerate industrial growth, attract investment, and boost exports. Managed by the Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA), these zones provide incentives such as duty-free imports, tax exemptions, and streamlined single-window services for investors.
Key Export & Special Economic Zones
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Karachi Export Processing Zone (KEPZ): Pakistan’s first EPZ, strategically located in the port city for easy shipping access.
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Sialkot EPZ: Specializes in sports goods, surgical items, and leather products, leveraging local craftsmanship.
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Risalpur EPZ (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa): Focuses on warehousing, furniture, and light engineering industries.
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Gujranwala EPZ: Known for light engineering and consumer goods manufacturing.
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Duddar & Saindak EPZs (Balochistan): Mining-focused zones producing copper, lead, zinc, and gold.
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Gwadar SEZ: A major CPEC initiative supporting port-based trade and industrial development.
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Other SEZs: Include Allama Iqbal Industrial City, Quaid-e-Azam Business Park, and emerging zones under CPEC.
Benefits for Investors
Investors in these zones enjoy full repatriation of capital and profits, exemptions from federal, provincial, and municipal taxes, and simplified regulatory processes, making Pakistan an attractive destination for export-oriented industries.
These EPZs and SEZs target sectors ranging from sports goods, surgical instruments, and light engineering to mining and heavy industries, creating jobs and supporting Pakistan’s economic growth.
By combining strategic locations, investor-friendly policies, and sector-focused development, Pakistan’s EPZs and SEZs are playing a pivotal role in strengthening exports and attracting both local and international investment.
