Garment City – Plug & Play at Quaid-e-Azam Business Park (QABP), Sheikhupura

This project is developed under the leadership of the Industries, Commerce, Investment & Skills Development Department, with implementation support from Punjab Industrial Estates Development and Management Company.

For the verified step-by-step registration workflow, please visit the official government portal.

The core vision is to:

• Build a world-class garment manufacturing hub
• Boost Punjab garments exports
• Empower women through employment
• Create sustainable jobs
• Strengthen Pakistan’s textile and garment industry

This initiative positions Punjab as a leading garment city in South Asia.

The Plug-and-Play model allows businesses to:

• Start operations immediately
• Use ready-built factory units
• Access utilities and infrastructure instantly

This reduces setup cost and time, making it ideal for garments businesses and textile investors.

Garment City is located at:

Quaid-e-Azam Business Park

Key Benefits:

• Close to motorway network
• Easy logistics & transportation
• Ideal for export-oriented industries

This makes it one of the most strategically placed textile city projects in Punjab.

Industrial Units

• 2 Plug & Play stitching units
• 600+ machines per unit

Energy

• 300 KW solar systems (2 units)
• Reliable and sustainable power

Environment

• Plantation along main roads
• Green industrial zone development

Worker Facilities

• 2 hostel blocks
• 350+ workers capacity each

A major highlight is the training institute developed with Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority.

Training Benefits:

• 1000+ trainees at a time
• Free admission
• Free training courses
• PKR 20,000 stipend (6 weeks)
• Free pick & drop service
• No age limit

This supports youth entering the garment industry and boosts employment.

Garment City is expected to:

• Create 250,000+ jobs
• Increase exports & foreign exchange
• Reduce cost of doing business
• Improve production efficiency

• 10-year income tax exemption
• Duty-free import of machinery
• Quick production start
• Government-backed infrastructure

Ideal for:

• Fine garments industries
• Export-oriented factories
• Small & large garment manufacturers

For Training:

• Apply through TEVTA centers
• Visit Garment City training institute

For Business Setup:

• Contact Punjab Industrial Estates Development and Management Company
• Register for industrial unit allocation