From Concept to Reality: Silicon City’s Integrated Master Plan

Silicon Valley Project

Silicon City is a forward-looking development concept designed to create a high-tech, sustainable, and globally connected future city. The project aims to blend advanced industries, research, healthcare, agri-tech, smart housing, and financial innovation within a modern urban framework.

Located near Gujranwala, the city sits at the heart of Punjab’s industrial triangle.

Future Name: Great Wall City / Ancient Capital City

44,000 Acres

A master-planned land area designed to support growth, smart infrastructure, and sustainable urban development.

8 Zones

Eight strategically planned zones balancing industry, innovation, living, mobility, governance, and culture.

4 Phases

A phased development roadmap enabling efficient rollout, controlled growth, and long-term sustainability.

Net-Zero

A commitment to carbon neutrality through renewable energy and smart environmental systems.

Primary Development Zones

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Base Foundation Phase

Industrial & Tech Manufacuring Zone

This zone serves as the city’s economic base, supporting advanced manufacturing, trade, and employment. Positioned near major motorways, it integrates industrial parks, renewable energy, and smart infrastructure to ensure efficient and sustainable operations.

Aerospace, electronics, software hardware, and AI-based industrial parks

Export processing zone (EPZ) and bonded warehouses

Renewable energy parks (solar, hydrogen, wind)

Logistics hubs, dry port, and customs terminal

Worker residential complexes (low-rise, walkable neighborhoods)

Freight railway and internal cargo corridors

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Knowledge Core Phase

IT, Innovation & Education Zone

The intellectual core of the city, this zone is designed to advance research, education, and digital enterprise. Centrally located, it brings together global universities, innovation hubs, and business districts, supported by high-speed connectivity, smart governance, and sustainable public transport.

International universities specializing in AI, data science, aerospace, and biotech

Research parks & incubation centers

Global IT Tower and Digital Business District

International conference and exhibition complex

Government-backed R&D grants center

Student housing, innovation residences, cultural centers

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Human Development Phase

Housing & Urban Residential Zone

This zone delivers inclusive, high-quality living environments for all segments of society. Designed as a walkable extension of the innovation core, it features smart housing, community amenities, cultural spaces, and sustainable infrastructure to support safe, connected, and comfortable urban living.

Mixed housing schemes: low-cost, mid-tier, and luxury villas/apartments

Vertical smart housing clusters with AI-based security

Community schools, parks, playgrounds, and markets

Underground parking and waste management systems

Cultural & heritage centers inspired by ancient Chinese capital architecture

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Wellnes & Research Phase

Health & Life Sciences Zone

Focused on medical innovation and wellness, this zone integrates advanced healthcare, life sciences research, and medical education. Strategically located near residential areas with direct air access, it is supported by clean energy, emergency infrastructure, and sustainable medical waste systems.

World-class research hospitals (AI diagnostics, regenerative medicine, biotech)

Medical university & training center

Pharma manufacturing units

Wellness resorts and rehabilitation centers

Space medicine & bioscience collaboration center

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Sustainability Phase

Agriculture & Agri-Tech Zone

Dedicated to food security and sustainable farming, this zone advances agri-research through smart farming technologies and renewable energy solutions. Located along the city’s outer boundary, it supports efficient production, water management, and export-ready agricultural infrastructure.

Smart farms with hydroponics, aquaponics, and vertical farming

Agri-drone testing and robotics development

Food processing industries

Irrigation R&D and water storage systems

Renewable biogas energy farm

Supporting Strategic Zones

Administrative & Financial Zone

A modern financial and governance hub featuring global banking and stock market headquarters, foreign embassies, and a smart command center for efficient administration.

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Transportation & Logistics Zone

A state-of-the-art transport hub featuring an international airport, high-speed train terminal, metro system, VIP terminals, and dedicated expressways for seamless connectivity.

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Tourism, Culture & Heritage Zone

A vibrant cultural hub featuring iconic architectural replicas, innovation and Silk Road museums, a global convention center, diplomatic enclave, and a luxury hospitality corridor.

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