Pakistan Export Processing Zone Authority
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AbbreviationEPZA
Formation1980
TypeGovernmental organization
Legal statusActive
| Abbreviation | EPZA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1980 |
| Type | Governmental organization |
| Legal status | Active |
| Purpose | Promotion of export-oriented industries and facilitation of foreign and domestic investment in Export Processing Zones (EPZs) |
| Headquarters | Islamabad, Pakistan |
Region served | Pakistan |
Chairman | Mr. Allah Dino Khawaja |
Parent organization | Ministry of Industries and Production (Pakistan) |
| Website | Official Website |
The Pakistan Export Processing Zone Authority (EPZA) is an autonomous body established under the administrative control of the Ministry of Industries and Production (Pakistan). It is in charge of organizing, creating, and managing Export Processing Zones (EPZs) around the nation and functions in accordance with the EPZA Ordinance 1980. In order to entice domestic and foreign investment in export-oriented sectors, certain locations have been classified as EPZs and offer additional incentives and services. Mr Allah Dino Khawaja currently serves as the Chairman of EPZA. [1][2]
