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Project narrative
In December 2000, the Chinese Government and the Government of Pakistan signed an RMB 27.5 million interest-free loan agreement for the construction of the Advanced Technical Training Center (ATTC). The purpose of the centre is to provide advance training facilities to the people of the Northwestern Frontier Province (NWFP) in field of industrial electronics, specialized welding techniques, computer maintenance and other mechanical training. The project was implemented on a turnkey basis. A foundation-laying ceremony took place on January 25, 2002. Then, on July 16, 2003, the Chinese and Pakistani governments signed a certificate for the official handing over of the centre to Pakistan. The ATTC is located in the district of Peshawar in the Hayatabad Industry Area.