Plastics Technology Centre (PTC) Plastics Technology Centre was established by Government of Pakistan at Korangi Industrial Area, Karachi in 1988. The Centre aims to develop technical know-how and competence in people involved in the manufacture of plastic products and for better utilization of manpower, material and machinery. The Centre started its operations in October 1988. Since then number of academic & short courses, training programs, seminars and industrial clinics have been conducted for the local plastics industry. It also provides testing, advisory and technical services to the plastic processors and end-users. The initial activities were supported by UNIDO later on it was supported by Government of Japan. At present PTC is the only testing, teaching and industrial services providing institution on Plastics in the country.