Auction of Industrial Waste at Karachi Export Processing Zone by Export Processing Zones Authority

Export Processing Zones Authority invites registered bidders to participate in the auction of industrial waste held at Waste Yard No. 2-A in Karachi Export Processing Zone, Landhi Industrial Area, Karachi. The auction will take place on 17 November 2026 at 2:30 p.m. The material includes industrial scrap, wood, plastic items and other miscellaneous waste.

Prospective bidders may inspect the material during office hours, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., before the auction. Participation is subject to registration under the authority's applicable arrangements, including Circular No. 8/2002-EXP(HQ), dated 6 November 2002.

Bidders must deposit refundable participation security of Rs. 15,000 in cash with the Deputy Manager responsible for industrial waste disposal by 16 November 2026. Only registered bidders who have deposited this amount will be permitted to participate in the auction on 17 November 2026. Other persons will not be allowed entry for participation. The deposits of unsuccessful bidders will be returned after the auction proceedings.

The successful bidder must comply with the auction payment requirements, including an immediate payment of 25% of the bid amount. The notice also requires payment of 10% withholding tax under Section 236A of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, and the applicable 35% EPZA amount. The remaining bid amount, customs dues and other required payments must be settled in accordance with the auction conditions.

The successful bidder must completely remove the industrial waste from the yard within seven days after payment of customs dues. Failure to make the required payments or complete removal within the prescribed period may result in forfeiture of deposited money and blacklisting from future auctions. Sorting or separating industrial waste inside the yard is not permitted. The successful bidder is responsible for clearing the site; if EPZA undertakes clearance because of the bidder's failure, its expenses will be recovered from the bidder's deposited amount.

The authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. For enquiries, contact the Deputy General Manager (Civil), in charge of industrial waste disposal, Export Processing Zones Authority, Karachi Export Processing Zone, Landhi Industrial Area Extension, Mehran Highway, Karachi 75150, Pakistan. Telephone: 021-99208036; UAN: 111-777-222. Email: info@epza.gov.pk.