lesbela profile

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LASBELADistrict Profile

Turn Potential into ProfitSmall & Medium Enterprise Development AuthorityGovernment of Pakistan

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Table of Contents1 - INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................1

1.1 Map: Lasbela .............................................................................................................................................11.2 Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................21.3 History .......................................................................................................................................................21.4 Population .................................................................................................................................................21.5 Climate.......................................................................................................................................................21.6 Education...................................................................................................................................................31.7 Culture .......................................................................................................................................................3

2 - INFRASTRUCTURE.............................................................................................................................3

2.1 Roads.........................................................................................................................................................32.2 Transportation ...........................................................................................................................................32.3 Communications .......................................................................................................................................42.4 Energy .......................................................................................................................................................42.5 Financial Institutions.................................................................................................................................4

3 - LASBELA IMPORTANT SECTORS......................................................................................................4

3.1 Small and Medium Enterprises .................................................................................................................43.2 Trade (import/export).................................................................................................................................53.3 Agriculture/ horticulture ............................................................................................................................5

3.3.1 Land utilization statistics ....................................................................................................................53.3.2 Production of different Crops..............................................................................................................6

Crop .....................................................................................................................................................................6Fruit .....................................................................................................................................................................6Vegetable .............................................................................................................................................................6Oil Seed Crops.....................................................................................................................................................7Pulses ..................................................................................................................................................................7Spices ..................................................................................................................................................................7

3.3.3 Marketing..........................................................................................................................................73.4 Fisheries ....................................................................................................................................................8

3.4.1 Fishing Techniques .........................................................................................................................103.4.3 Marketing / Processing ....................................................................................................................10

3.5 Live stock ................................................................................................................................................103.5.1 Poultry ............................................................................................................................................113.5.2 Marketing........................................................................................................................................113.5.4 Extension services...........................................................................................................................113.5.5 Problems and Issues for livestock sector..........................................................................................12

3.6 Mineral .....................................................................................................................................................123.6.1 Marketing........................................................................................................................................123.6.2 Problems and Issues for Mineral Sector ...........................................................................................13

3.7 Handicrafts ..............................................................................................................................................133.8 Industries.................................................................................................................................................133.9 Tourism....................................................................................................................................................14

4 - POTENTIAL PROJECTS FOR INVESTMENT.....................................................................................15

4.1 Fisheries ...................................................................................................................................................15Fisheries , f ish Processing and Shrim p farm ing ...............................................................15

4.2 Horticulture................................................................................................................................................15Ice Plant ..................................................................................................................................................15Cold st ora ges .......................................................................................................................................15Food Processing ..................................................................................................................................15Fruits & Vegetable deh ydration ...............................................................................................16Green house farms and tunnel Farms ...................................................................................16Date processing: .................................................................................................................................17

District Profile – Loralai

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Oil palm cult ivat ion: .......................................................................................................................174.3 Minerals ....................................................................................................................................................17

Marble processin g units ................................................................................................................17Marble Wareh ous e ............................................................................................................................17Marble Mining .....................................................................................................................................18St one Crus hin g ....................................................................................................................................18Mine ral Wareh ouses ........................................................................................................................18

4.4 Livestock...................................................................................................................................................18Fut ure Pros pe cts of Marketing ..................................................................................................18Tannery: ..................................................................................................................................................18Sausage making: .................................................................................................................................18Meat Processing ..................................................................................................................................18Catt le/Sheep/Goats Fattening Center ....................................................................................19Dairy Farms ..........................................................................................................................................19Poultry Farm ........................................................................................................................................19

4.5 Other Industries.........................................................................................................................................19Hotels , Restaurants and Res orts : .............................................................................................19Re-roll ing mil ls: .................................................................................................................................19PVC Products .......................................................................................................................................20Marine and aut om obi le re pair worksh op: ..........................................................................20Automobiles and Aut o Vendors ...............................................................................................20

5 - ANNEX I.............................................................................................................................................21

HITE, WITE, UITE, and Zeropioint Uthal .........................................................................................................21

6 - ANNEX II............................................................................................................................................27

Gadani ...............................................................................................................................................................27Dhamb ...............................................................................................................................................................27Hingol National Park..........................................................................................................................................27

7 - ANNEXURE III....................................................................................................................................29

District Profile - Lasbella 1

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1 - INTRODUCTION

1.1 Map: Lasbela


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1.2 Introduction The district enjoys a position of being close to the major city of Karachi. Also it is bounded on the north by Khuzdar district, in the west by Hala off Shoot of Pub mountain range of district Awaran, in the south by Arabian Sea

Though the characteristics of a tribal society still exist, but it is fading away due to urbanization, commercialization, education and the role played by mass media in creating awareness.

The District has 7 Tehsils (Hub, Dhoreji, Gadani, Uthal, Sonmiani, Khanraj, and Bela), 2 Sub Tehsils (Lakhra and Layari), and 22 Union Councils.

1.3 HistoryThis coastal district of Balochistan became a separate district in on June 30, 1954. The name is derived from the words Las which signifies a plain (as greater part of the area being a flat plain), and Bela, which means “jungle” and is also the name of the principal town of the district. Uthal is the district Headquarters.

1.4 PopulationThe Population in 1981 was 188,139 which increased to 312,695 in 1998. The growth rate is 3.03 %. The population of the district as per the estimates in 2005 was around 407,996. Dominant ethnic groups are the Baloch, and Sindhi.

1.5 ClimateThe weather of District Lasbela, resembles to that of Karachi. That is, very hot during May and June and Cold during the months of December and January. Rains mostly occur in July and August

*Rainfall by Month 2005 (mm)Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Total8.0 68.2 5.5 20.0 48.7 47.8 Trace Trace 9.4 0.0 Trace Trace 207.6

*Mean of maximum temperature of Lasbela by Month 2005 Temp in CJan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec25.5 26.5 33.2 38.2 40.0 41.0 39.0 38.2 39.3 37.5 34.2 30.0

*Mean of minimum temperature of Lasbela by Month 2005 Temp in CJan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec9.8 13.8 18.4 20.1 24.3 27.9 27.6 26.9 26.0 20.0 15.3 10.3Source: Regional Metrological Center, Karachi


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1.6 EducationThere are a 20 High Schools, 1 Intermediate College in the district, besides there is 1 Degree College and a University “Uthal University of Marine Sciences and Management”. Recently one Private sector institution “The University College of Management and Sciences” has started its operation.

1.7 CultureMost of the local inhabitants exercise the rural norms, and follow the local traditions and customs. The major Ethnic Groups are Baloch, and Sindhi (Lasi) while major languages are Balochi, and Sindhi. Though people from various other ethnic groups also work in the Industrial Estates, but they prefer to reside in Karachi, which is very close to Hub.

All the tribes other than Baloch and Brahvi that have settled in Lasbela are known as "Lasi". The principal Lasi tribes are only five in number: the Jamot, Roonjhas, Sheikh, Angaria and the Burra. Together they are called the Panjraj and constitute a tribal confederation. Under each ‘raj’ is a large number of heterogeneous groups. The Gunjas, Sinars, Sangurs, Burfats, Chhuttas and Khojas include the minor tribes. The Meds are fishermen who live along the coast, mainly at Miani and Somiani.

The Hindus most of whom are of Arora cast are mainly traders. They have also acquired land, by purchase or mortgage, which is cultivated by their tenants.

2 - INFRASTRUCTURE

The infrastructure has been continuously improving. The Major roads are the Makran Costal Highway and the Main RCD Highway running through the Lasbela. There is no airport or Railway station in this district.

2.1 RoadsDistrict has a developed road net work in urban as well as rural areas. There is a network1 of 502 Km Black Topped Road and 1,232 Km of shingle roads in the district. The length of the National High way passing through Lasbela district is around 300 Km.

Following are the Highways in Balochistan that links Lasbela with other parts of the country;N-25 (816 Km) Karachi - Khuzdar - Quetta Chaman (link to Afghanistan)Makran Coastal Higway (link to Gawadar)

2.2 Transportation Local Transport services include buses and rickshaws. The local transport operates with in the District, and the Coaches and Vans to Karachi are available till the late night. Besides this the local transporters have secured contracts with the Industrial Units, for carrying their staff coming from Karachi. The Qingqi rickshaws are also available in the Market (Bazars) area.

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2.3 Communications The district’s telecommunication network is improving gradually. There are 07 telephone exchanges in the district and the total number of telephone lines was 4,316 in 2005.

Amongst the Cellular Phone Companies, the Telenor provides a good Coverage, while the others are restricted to Hub and Uthal only.

There were 9 post offices in the district in 2004. There are a number of National and International courier services available in the district (TCS, OCS, Leopard etc).

2.4 Energy The District is being provided the Electricity by KESC, but the electricity to the industrial estates, is provided by LIEDA, a part of its one window operation. Some of the Industries, like Gatron have their own power generation plants. The District Government is also working on the projects of electrification of some villages via windmills.

Gas pipeline from Hub to Uthal is also been approved.

2.5 Financial InstitutionsCommercial banks in the district are: MCB Bank Ltd., Habib Bank Ltd., Bank Al- Habib, Habib Bank AG Zurich, Meezan Bank Ltd., National Bank of Pakistan, and Soneri Bank Ltd.Out of these, the NBP has its branches in Hub, Gadani, and Uthal, while the rest have only one branch in Hub. Moreover, the ZTBL caters to needs of the Agriculture sector. Two more banks are expected to start their operations soon, as they are approaching the Property owners for office buildings.

Though a considerably large SME base exists, but the banks with specialized SME lending, are still not present. The existing banks are not focusing on the industries. Main reason behind this is that, almost all of the large secondary industries originate from Sindh or Punjab, and due to having their regional or Head Offices at Karachi, they prefer banking in Karachi.

3 - LASBELA IMPORTANT SECTORS

SMEs are involved in different sectors in Lasbela. In the urban area of the district trade commerce and industrial activities are prominent while in the rural parts of the district major portion of the population is involved in Horticulture, livestock, and Fishery sectors. Banana and Tomato production is very high. There are around 200 Industrial Units in the district.

3.1 Small and Medium EnterprisesAgriculture, Fisheries, and the Industrial Estates are major players. Besides this the district is also rich in Mineral Resources with the added advantage of Marble City Gadani bring another opportunity for the investors.

Industrial Estates under Lasbela Industrial Estates Development Authority (LIEDA) consist of the HITE, WITE, UITE, Zero Point and the Marble City Gadani. The number of Industries in these estates is around 300. On one hand there exist an opportunity of supply chain


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matchmaking, especially for the Food processing and Textile Industry, while on the other hand, Karachi, Gawadar, and Quetta give it an easy access to national and international markets.

Finally the Seafood sector is also a promising, with Fish catch from Gadani, Damb, Kund Malir, Ormara, Pasni, Jeewni and Gawadar. These need to be organized and linked together and to Karachi, in an efficient way

The recent announcement of the establishment of the Sonmiani port presents another opportunity for the investors.

3.2 Trade (import/export)Banana finds its way to exports via Karachi and Quetta. Industries of HITE, are the major players, where export oriented companies like Siddiq Sons Denim Mill and Friendship Textile Mills exist. The newly established Marble City Gadani, has attracted leading Marble and Onyx exporters. Some of them have started operations, while the others are near to start.

Seafood is another major segment with all of the fish catch being exported through Karachi, and Gawadar. The fish catch from Lasbela is considered to be of relatively better quality.

3.3 Agriculture/ horticultureMajor source of earning for the people of the district, is agriculture sector specially the horticulture. The important crops are fruits, melons, vegetables, fodder, wheat, and cotton etc. Almost all the crops grown are produced for commercial basis. Most of the Cultivated Land in the district is Personal owner ship.

The Hub area of the district is dependent upon the water from the Hub Dam, and the underground water is saline. There is abundant underground freshwater available in Winder, Uhtal and Bela, making tube wells a good source of water.

3.3.1 Land utilization statisticsThe total geographical area of Lasbela district is 1,515,300 hectares. Out of which total cultivated area is 81,275 hectares and 895,271 hectares is potential area for further agricultural usage.

Land utilization statistics Lasbela2 district 2004-05Land use 2004-05 Area (Ha.)Total Geographical Area 1,515,300Reported Area 1,255,390Total Cultivated Area 895,271 - Area under forest 156,275- Culturable waste3 895,271- not available for cultivation4 122,569

2 Development Statistics of Balochistan 20063 Culturable waste: is that uncultivated farm area which is fit for cultivation but was not cropped during the year under reference no in the year before that.

4 Not available for cultivation: is that un cultivated area of the farm which is under farm home stead’s, farm roads and other connected purposes and therefore not available for cultivation


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The combination of the climate and the prevailing soils makes the area suitable for growing deciduous fruits.

Labour is hired on daily wages or a short contract period. Machinery including tractors, tube wells is used for the agricultural work.

3.3.2 Production of different CropsFollowing is the data for various crops.

The Agricultural Produce

CropArea

(Hectares)Production

(Tons)

Wheat 6,641 13,440Barley 15 15Jowar 120 115Maiz 50 48Bajra 73 61Rice 82 156

Onion 625 10,625Fodder 2,265 56,492

FruitArea


(Tons)

Banana 1,415/331 2,610/3310Guava 217/219 1,070/1194Papaya 792 4,478

Coconut 1,038 6,579Citrus 141 566Dates 25 68

Mango 209 1,333

VegetableArea


(Tons)

Tomato 568/620 6,062/6456Okra 200 1,122Raddish 61 962Spinach - -Turnip - -Peas 12 126Beet Root - -Broad Bean - -Cabbage - -Carrot 42 645


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Cauliflower 30 499Bitter Gourd 8 60Bottle Gourd 56 395Pumpkin 64 546Water Mellon 12 139Musk Melon 8 80

Oil Seed CropsArea


(Tons)

Sunflower 0 0Rape Seed and Mustard 120 63

Sesamum 150 150Caster Seed 1,000 400

Canola 34 12

Pulses Area


(Tons)

Moong 185 130Mash - -Moth - -

Masoor - -Mutter Pulse - -

Gran - -

SpicesArea


(Tons)

Chillies 75 59Corriander 200 112Source: Development Statistics of Balochistan 2006

3.3.3 MarketingThe vegetable and fruits are sold to the agents of the Karachi and Quetta, from where these are sent to the rest of the markets.

There are two types of marketing contracts. Either the contractor purchases the orchard total production at the time of blossom. Then contractor is responsible for the orchard till harvest, he provides water, fertilizer, insecticide spray and labor for the management of orchard. Sometimes the contractor purchases the orchard when the production is ready and he only harvests the product.

At the secondary level the product is purchased by the fruits commission agents from the primary contractor and sent to other provinces.


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3.4 FisheriesThe Arabian Sea is also an important source of livelihood for the people of the district Lasbela. The costal belt of Lasbela is around 120 Sq Km. Fishing is the mainstay of the coastal communities of Lasbela. There are around 10,500 Fishermen in the district, and 2,860 different kinds of Boats. The total fish landing in the year 2006 was 20,852 tons of with the value of Rs. 699 million. There are around 10 Fish meal processing units, using mainly the Sardine as raw material.

Fish Catch, District Lasbela 2006AreaS. No. Commercial Fish

Dhaam GadaniFish Catch In Tons

1 Flat Fish 47.369 21.220 68.5892 Sardine 4120.285 1239.370 5359.6553 Other Clupeiform 436.326 39.333 475.6594 Wolf Heirings 73.959 48.025 121.9845 L. Mackerel 51.254 63.982 115.2366 S. Mackerel 105.285 52.043 157.3287 Tuna 503.328 297.278 800.6068 Sea Catfish 1071.369 766.929 1838.2989 Eels 79.326 81.788 161.11410 Barracuda 311.245 124.818 436.06311 Marlins 52.145 15.8 67.94512 Mullets 74.898 23.467 98.36513 Threadfin 49.326 34.463 83.78914 L. Groper 182.323 99.396 281.71915 S. Groper 307.042 182.001 489.04316 Cobias 89.326 58.373 147.69917 Scades 569.587 511.571 1081.15818 Indian Mackerel 3620.215 1102.46 4722.67519 Queen Fish 247.054 104.005 351.05920 Travelly 203.006 60.231 263.23721 Dolphin Fish 143.258 94.899 238.15722 Grunts 109.660 59.968 169.62823 L. Crocker 106.329 49.674 156.00324 S. Crocker 142.258 36.560 178.81825 Emperors 82.325 22.430 104.75526 King Soldier Bream 17.204 4.542 21.74627 Polmfrets 404.801 130.212 535.01328 Hairtail 1069.693 794.579 1864.27229 Sharks 67.303 58.252 125.55530 Rays 61.870 23.923 85.79331 Guitar Fish 15.214 0 15.21432 Shrimps 115.599 0 115.599


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33 Kiddi 78.220 0 78.22034 Crabs 9.909 0 9.90935 Ivory Shell 11.205 0 11.20536 Lobsters 10.008 2.365 12.37337 Cuutle Fish 8.307 0 8.30738 Jelly Fish 1.295 0 1.295

Total 14649.077 6203.757 20852.834

Fishermen Population on Balochistan Coast for the Year 2006Categories Dhaam Gaddani TotalFull Time Fishermen 3,501 3,040 27,959Part Time Fishermen 1,570 976 10,415Occasional Fishermen 822 491 4,621Total Fishermen 5,893 4,507 42,995

Statement of Fishing Craft on Balochistan Coast for the Year 2006Mechanized Boat Fitted No. with

inboard EnginesDhaam Gaddani Total

5-20 Tons 48 81 12921-35 Tons 35 40 7536-50 Tons 13 21 3451-65 Tons 9 7 1666-80 Tons 7 4 1181-Above Tons 10 9 19

Total 122 162 284Motorized Boat Fitted No. without Engines

Dhaam Gaddani Total

Under 1 Ton 67 20 871-5 Tons 249 44 2936-15 Tons 250 286 53616 - Above Tons 109 49 158

Total 675 399 1,074Life Boat with inboard Engines Dhaam Gaddani TotalUnder 1 Ton 25 34 591-5 Tons 19 31 506-15 Tons 15 19 34

Total 59 84 143Grand Total 1653 645 1501


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3.4.1 Fishing Techniques

Majority of the fishermen of Gadani, own small boats, so, having a hunting distance of 25 Kms, with a normal trip of 8-12 hours. They stop the boats at one point, throw their nets into the sea, and after 6-8 Hours pull it manually. As compared to them the launches of Dhaam and Kund Malir, may stay out for around one week. On a launch called wirenet, a team of fishermen, consisting of around twenty to thirty persons, go out to deep sea waters.

The fish catch time extends from September to May, with, October being the peak period. Fishermen go out for a period of one to three weeks as far as to the borders of India, Iran, and U.A.E. The total weight of fish catch varies from half a ton to five tons per haul.

3.4.3 Marketing / Processing

Fishermen sometimes sell the fish at Sea, but the normal practice is to sell to the Middlemen. They are normally the big traders, who buy small sized fish for their Fish meal processing Factories, or for supply to the Karachi Fish Harbor, and the Fish processors. Besides this other small commission agents also buy for the Fish processing plants. Normally shopkeepers of Hub, bring the fish from Karachi, while in Dhamb and Kund Malir, a little amount is used for local sale.

Prices are fixed by the middlemen except at sea, where the fishermen decide on the price themselves. Around 90% of the fish catch is sent to the market of Karachi via middlemen.

3.5 Live stockLive stock rearing takes place both in rural and urban areas of the district, in rural areas the focus is towards goat and sheep farming; Most of the people rear the animals for domestic purposes. These animals are mostly the sacrificial ones, sold at the market of Karachi. ThePoultry Farming is very huge business at Hub and Winder. There are a large number of poultry farms in the private sector. The sector provides valuable food, such as milk, meat, butter, cheese, ghee and curd. Women and children herd the animals. Women also help in feeding the animals at house if fodder is available and look after the animals within the house.

Lasbela district is world famous because of origin of Red Sindhi cattle breed. This is can survive in extreme weather conditions, and has good resistance against the diseases caused by the insects (Tics). Its output is around 10 Liters per day, and 305 days milk. The average pregnancy is 9 months and 9 days. The Government has established a Red Sindhi Cow farm at Sakran.

Livestock census (2000)Animals 2000 – 2001 Sheep 131,905Goats 394,007Cattle 48,913Horses 1,009Donkeys 17,695Camels 122,39Buffalo 190Source: Development Statistics of Balochistan 2006,


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Livestock involves a number of government and trade organizations, private enterprises, producers and consumers as stakeholders.Mutton, goat meat and beef are sold in small shops after 8-10 hours of slaughtering in traditional type slaughter houses which lacks proper hygienic facilities. Most of the gross income returns to butchers come from meat sales, but a substantial portion is received from by-products such a skin, head, trotters, stomach, lung and liver.

3.5.1 PoultryThe poultry sector in the district is flourishing. There are around 530 Broiler poultry farms, and 10 Layer Farms in Hub, Winder, Uthal and Bela. The production of broilers fulfils the requirement of Lasbela district and the Karachi districts. Women are involved in keeping local (dasi) birds. At domestic level, poultry birds are raised to meet the domestic needs for eggs and meat. It also supplements the family income. Desi eggs normally fetch a premium price in the local market.

3.5.2 Marketing

The livestock sector has much potential in the district. People are not familiar with the latest techniques of herd keeping. Lack of basic facilities, proper and timely vaccination and adequate nutrition, guidance regarding marketing and transportation of livestock are the major issues to be addressed. The Livestock Department at district level is facing problems regarding funds, medicine and transport facilities to provide livestock services in the far flung areas. Necessary training to the people on how to keep and grow ruminants and domestic poultry will also be beneficial. By providing loans on easy installments to men and women, this sector can be boosted which will contribute to the socio-economic uplift of the area. Women can play a vital role, even without going outside the home, by keeping poultry and animals.

Small scale Livestock markets exist in Uthal and Hub. But on the occasion of the Eid-ul-Azha, the Market of Yousuf Goth Karachi (Adjacent to Hub) is a good paying one. Mostly Livestock prices are subject to fluctuation. There are many factors influencing the prices of livestock in the district. It is interesting to mention that during drought years the prices of livestock fell, because the herd owners can not afford the expenses of feeding the animals. Moreover at the time of Eid-ul- Azha, the prices are normally very high and they shoot up even after Eid. This is due to the slaughtering of a large number of animals.

Animals Slaughtered in slaughter houses, Lasbela District 200-2005Type 2004-05Cattle 2,819Sheep 1,122Goat 19,407Total 23,348Source: Development Statistics of Balochistan 2006

3.5.4 Extension servicesThere are number of veterinary hospitals, dispensaries and Artificial Insemination Centre in the district. A number of privately clinics for livestock have also been established by the private sector.


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Medicine is available in the market and as well as in the Government veterinary hospitals. In the open market smuggled veterinary medicines, particularly from Iran, are also available. There are 3 veterinary hospitals and 12 dispensaries in the district. (Source; Development statistics of bal.2006)

3.5.5 Problems and Issues for livestock sectorThe livestock sector faces a number of issues which is hindering its development.

i) Current market premises have inadequate facilities of stock water points, feed stores and quarters, veterinary aid facilities, weighing scales and other such amenities

ii) Non utilization of slaughter houseiii) Difficulty in access to financeiv) Scarce source of water for livestock farming;v) Lack and insufficient availability of balanced feed and foddervi) Lack of technology for manufacturing traditional and non traditional dairy

products on a commercial scalevii) Low milk yields per animal.viii) Lack of awareness regarding value of hygienic milk in its various processes of

production, distribution and consumption;ix) Lack of veterinary and laboratory testing facilities for milk and feeds adulterationx) Dairy Farm owners follow the conventional methods. As a result high cost of

feed, loss from the resale of animal, low milk production due to the diseasesxi) Unavailability of medicine and vaccination for animals.

3.6 MineralSome of the sizeable economic activity in the district is related to mining specially marble reserves are found in abundance in the district.

The Major mineral resource of district includes marble, and limestone. The major market for marble is Karachi,

Production of different minerals in Minerals Production (Tonnes) 2004-05*Baryte 12,982Limestone 338,598Marble (ordnry) 178,014Manganeses 2,282Shale 808,266Serpentine 2,473Total 1,342,615Source: * Development Statistics of Balochistan 2006

3.6.1 MarketingThere is one Cement Factory in operation. While the Marble City is an opportunity for the Mine owners of the Lasbela and Khuzdar.


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3.6.2 Problems and Issues for Mineral Sector

Lack of exploration and reserve estimates.

Poor infrastructure

Lack of modern mining equipment

Reliance on traditional mining techniques

Poor Safety measures in the mining sector

Access to finance

Scarcity of skilled Labour

3.7 HandicraftsThe Handicrafts are the Balochi Zari work by women. There is also a stone work and a colony is known to be Pathar Colony, where the stone work is done.

3.8 IndustriesThere are different types of industries operating in Lasbela5. Most of them are large industries. Theses Include, Automobile Assembling, Auto Vendors, Cement, Textile Spinning, Food Processing, and Marble factory.

There are four industrial estates operating under the LIEDA. These are the HITE, WITE, UITE, Marble City Gadani. Currently the LIEDA has announced a new industrial estate at the Zero point Uthal, which is at the Junction of Makran Costal Highway and the Main RCD Highway. Most of the industries are located in the HITE. (Please see the Annexure for a detailed overview)

The Industrial Estates are served by LIEDA as per one window operation including the provision of the Electricity, Water, and Land. These are spread over the area, as:

HITE : 1,500 Acres WITE : 400 Acres UITE : 2,585 Acres Marble City Gadani : 600 Acres Zero Point : 1,000 Acres

HITE (Hub Industrial Trading Estate) is the most successful industrial estate with around 150 industrial units, located at a distance of 25 Km from Karachi. Major clusters of this estate areTextile, Food Processing, and Light Engineering. Most of the executives, skilled labor andsemi skilled labor commute daily from Karachi. The sick and closed units are in the process of revival, and need to be assisted through business matchmaking.

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WITE (Winder Industrial Trading Estate) being located at a distance of 50 Km from Hub, has only five industrial units. The worth mentioning are New Allied Electronics Industries (Pvt.) Ltd. and Siddiqsons Tin Plates Ltd.

While traveling a further of 100 Km from Winder, the UITE (Uthal Industrial Trading Estate)is another offer from LIEDA. This too has very few industrial units. But the newly announced Zero Point Industrial Estate at Uthal, carries a great potential. Due to its locationat the junction of RCD Highway and Makran Coastal Highway it provides a promising spot for the industries. With in the district Lasbela, this seems be the best option for having fair access to Gawadar, Karachi and Quetta.

Marble City Gadani, at a distance of 07 Km from HITE, has taken a good start. Around thirty three units have started their operations; around 11 are near to start, and around 52 units are under various stages of construction. Some of the leading Marble Processors like Signature Stones, Stonyx, Shashan, J & H, Mohamand Dada, Ghantoot Marble, and Zehri Corporation are its most prominent investors.

3.9 TourismLasbela has a good potential for the Tourism. The Fruit Farms attract the visitors from Karachi, who come to spend weekends at the farms of their friends. The charming beach of Gadani entertain around 30 Picnic vehicles on working days and 300- 400 vehicles full of picnic enthusiasts on Sunday and Public Holidays.

Others main spots, are, the Rich Hub Delta, Hub Dam, ancient graveyard at Bhawani, the mangroves and still waters of Dhaam, natural fresh water lake of Sirenda at Winder with a distance of 70 Km from Hub, Kund Malir, and the Hingol National Park*.

Besides this the mandir of Nani Maa at Hinglaj, sees thousands of Hindu Community from April 20-23, as a yearly ritual.

* Please see the Annexure II for detail


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4 - POTENTIAL PROJECTS FOR INVESTMENT

4.1 F isher ies

Fisheries, fish Processing and Shrimp farming

Nature has blessed Pakistan with the coast that is full of finest species and it is the region for the cultivation of the seafood products that has high demand both at national and international level.

Shrimp farming is the cultivation of marine shrimp or prawns for human consumption. Pakistan Coastal areas geographical and ecological conditions favors inland shrimp farming and investors are coming in this sector due to its high turnover and short payback time.

Though the area of Bheera (Dhamb) offers rich potential for shrimp farming, but still there is no formal shrimp farm. Recently a team of Karachi University (Marine Sciences Department) with the support of HEC has started a research project at Dhamb. The success of the project will pave way for developments within this important sector

4.2 Ho rt icu l tu re

Ice Plant

Climate of District Lasbela remains hot and humid for more than eight months a year, ice consumption both at domestic and industrial use is high, current ice factories are not enough to fulfill this demand. Moreover, there is one Fish processing plant in District and with the passage of time further investment is expected in this field, these plants require huge amount of ice for the preservation of catch fiches.The need of ice blocks is increasing due to economic growth, as major buyers are other Businesses (dairy, bakery, hotel, etc.), who buy in bulk.

Cold storages

Keeping in view the shelf life of the perishable food items it becomes essential to freeze and store these products. . Further, the Seafood from all over the coastal belts of Balochistan will bring better quality and hence good price. Similarly the Cold storage can be used for perishable fruits and vegetables. Investors can expect handsome return on their investment in this field.

Food Processing

Processing adds value to the product, preserves it thus prolonging shelf life and generates effective demand for raw materials. Fruits and vegetable processing in Balochistan is under exploited. Perishable farm produce are wasted or sold at throwaway prices during the peak seasons due to inadequate post harvest storage facilities and lack of effective processing or preservation techniques, leading to high wastage levels and low capacity utilization.


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Balochistan is far from tapping the potential of processing and exporting dried fruits and vegetables as shown by the limited number of fruit processors and exporters currently available. Dried fruits have a large number of end-users including use in the dried fruit and nut industry, the breakfast cereal industry, the confectionery industry, the bakery industry, other food products, and are consumed directly. The government through its policy on modernization of agriculture aims at promoting the development of rural agro-processing and marketing.

With the existence of J & S Fruit Juice processing unit in Hub, and some other fruit juice processing units in the adjacent city of Karachi, offers another potential for fruit pulp processing units to be established in the district.

As a large producer of dates and seafood related products, there are many opportunities for investors to move into high end market in the processed and packaged food industry.

Fruits & Vegetable dehydration

Vegetable dehydration can be carried out to produce tomato paste, vegetables canes, pickles etc.

The production of fruits and vegetables has often not been accompanied by better post harvest management and by appropriate modernization of the processing techniques. The traditional fruit and vegetable dehydration industries preserve a large quantity of various fruits and vegetables, by using traditional methods. The fruits and vegetables are dehydrated by exposing them to strong sunshine and hot wind. These poor post harvest management causes huge loses to local growers.

Fruits and vegetables are among the readily perishable commodities which form an important part of global food supplies. District Loralai produces seasonal vegetables in almost three quarters of the year. A considerable proportion of these vegetables get spoiled before reaching the consumer. Theses losses can be minimized by adopting scientific techniques to convert the surplus produce of the glut season into non-perishable products by way of preservation. Dehydration offers an economical and satisfactory means to extend the shelf life of vegetables;

The dehydrated vegetables can serve as a good stand-by either for daily dishes or for off-season consumption.

Green house farms and tunnel Farms

Seasonal fruits and vegetables can be produced in off-season as well.

Major fruits include Banana, Chikoo, Coconut, Guava, and Papaya. The important Vegetables of the district include Tomato, Okra, Cauliflower, Carrot, and Pumpkin. Most of the vegetables are exported to the karachi.


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Production of high quality fruits and vegetables requires proper greenhouses where environment is controlled. This controlled environment gives the producer control over what kind of fruit and vegetables he wants to produce and under what conditions. Another important aspect of using a greenhouse is that high quality products can be produced all year round, irrespective of the weather that exists outside.

Date processing:

Balochistan province is known as basket of fruits; especially Makran district is famous for dates of special quality and different types having ready market both at national and international level. Unfortunately huge amount of dates are desecrated every year due to insufficient facilities such as cold storages and dates processing plants in the region. Whereas our neighbor country Iran is earning huge sum of revenues from the export of dates, there exist great opportunity for investment in dates processing plants, that will not only increase the life period and quality of dates cultivated but also with the packaging of international standard we can expected a very handsome amount of revenue from this business.

Oil palm cultivation:

Due to its long coast line and ideal location Lasbela district can be productive for cultivating palm oil trees, this product is having ready market both at national and international level.

4.3 Mine ra ls

Marble processing units

Marble and granite processing industry has been using modern techniques to come at par with other provinces of the country but still it requires more for better quality production. Currently the Processing Industry relies mostly on locally made H/V block cutter, sizing machine, overhead cranes and gantry cranes with accessories and polishing machines etc.

1. Abundance of the high quality marble through out the district and the province of Balochistan.

2. Marble City Gadani, offering plots with economical prices of around 9 Lac/Acre in the form of development charges.

3. Proximity to the Verona Reserves which is supplied to Karachi and Punjab

4. Adjacent to Karachi, so enjoying the marble market of Karachi and Karachi port

5. PASDEC has decided to invest around 160 Million in a CFC at Marble City Gadani. This will result in the availability of stones at lower prices, the trained labor, and the lab facilities.

6. Port of Gawadar for export marketing

Marble Warehouse

Currently all of the marble goes to the Karachi market, from there the processors have to purchase. This results in the increased transportation costs.


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Marble Mining

Marble is included in the list of largest minerals extracted among chromite, coal, rock salt, lime stone, china clay, dolomite, fire clay, gypsum, silica sand etc. Marble processing is gaining popularity due to increase in its usage in construction industry. Today almost all the modern architectural designs of houses and plazas include the final touch of beautiful shades of marble in exterior as well as interior portions.

Stone Crushing

Over the last few years, the Construction sector has been registering strong growth rates in the district. Housing and construction is one of the major drivers of growth in more than 40 allied industries including stone crushing. In addition, for the building of roads and bypasses, there is a mass and consistent need of crushed stone across the country. Several projects are in progress and are being commenced shortly which will have high demand of crushed stone all over the country.

The projected requirements for the next 20 years reinforce the potential in Stone Crushing segment of the industry.

Mineral Warehouses

Currently there are around 20 Minerals’ warehouses located along RCD Highway, but all of them are situated in the area of Karachi within a distance of 10 to 20 Km from Hub. These are simple plots of 1 to 4 Acres, with boundary walls. They accommodate the chromites, and Iron Ore etc from Balochistan. Hub offers are more suitable place for such warehouses.

4.4 L ivestock

Future Prospects of Marketing

One Market has been established at eastern by pass by the government another market is located at Alamo chowk. Mostly the livestock is bought from villages by middle men and brought to the markets. The prices of small ruminants specially goat and sheep and cattle is also effected by eid ul azha when the prices increases by 100 % .

Tannery:

Possibilities to set up tannery in the province can be explored as besides producing a sizable quantity of hides and skins locally, good quantity of hides and skins from Iran and Afghanistan is purchased by tanneries of Karachi.

Sausage making:

Sheep casings produced in Balochistan are considered to be the best for preparation of sausages and are exported in raw form to European countries. Any entrepreneur can avail the chance of pioneer industry with good prospects of foreign exports.

Meat Processing

There is no meat processing plant, neither in the district nor in the Province. The province possess a sizeable quantity sheep goats and cattle. There are good prospects for export of their meat if the meat is processed according to international standards.


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Cattle/Sheep/Goats Fattening Center

Since nutrition is a serous limiting factor in the livestock industry of Balochistan with the result that many animals arrive at the market in less than optimal body condition with body weight on the lower end, there is a dire need to ensure feed availability round the year with proper protein contents for increasing livestock productivity rather then its numbers. Such a situation directs to adopt non–conventional feed preparation and feeding techniques like treatment of wheat/ rice straws and other crop residues with urea or ammonia, molasses bocks, silage making , concentrate mixtures with low cost formulae, feed lots, semi –intensive farming and ewe flushing etc. With the switching over to semi-intensive farming which would warrant stall/ supplementary feeding, non-conventional and economical feeding techniques and improved genetic material, the livestock farming can become a cost effective enterprise with its down stream positive effects in the farming community.

Dairy Farms

There are around 60 Dairy Farms throughout the district. Establishment of commercial dairy farms at district will not only be a source of supply for the district but due to closeness with Karachi the milk can also be transported to Karachi for marketing. With the active advent and support of PDDC, the “MM Dairies” has established a modern dairy farm at Winder.

Poultry Farm

Poultry farming has got major scope for investment in the district. The district already possesses about 530 poultry Farms. Number of poultry farms. The poultry feed is easily available in the district.

4.5 Other Indust ries

Hotels, Restaurants and Resorts:

Tourism sector is having very bright future there; people specially from Karachi come to Gaddani for recreational purpose. There are a number of opportunities in invest in hotels, restaurants and resorts. Currently there is only one restaurant “ Sunny Foods”, mainly targeting the high income people. Another road side restaurant “Civic Food” having quality has focused mainly on the tourists for Gadani etc.

Re-rolling mills:

Gaddani ship breaking industry is an important source of raw material for re rolling mill.

Iron and steel is used widely in the construction of roads, railways and in infrastructure of bridges and buildings. To strengthen a construction structure, steel is used in mostly in the shape of Iron rods of varying lengths and sizes.

Owners and builders of the real estate development projects have to bring construction materials such as steel and cement etc from Karachi and other parts of the country. They are facing major problem in accessing the raw materials on timely basis, as a result the timely delivery of the project becomes very difficult, and both the parties’ i.e. Project owner and builders incur major financial losses.


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PVC Products

The newly constructed factories are the best market for PVC Pipes. Latest trend is to use the, proven cost effectiveness, micro organism resistant, corrosion free, and durable PVC pipes for Water Flow and Air Flow

Marine and automobile repair workshop:

Fishermen are shifting to fiber glass made boats and they are maintaining their boats regularly unlike they were maintaining in past. They realized the fact that without such active steps they can not meet the international standard for exporting their catches. Yamaha marine engine and fiberglass boat is going to establish a factory in the district that will unleash the opportunity for marine and automobile repair workshop.

Automobiles and Auto VendorsAlready established and expanding with in Hub Industrial Trading Estate

Tin Plates by ProductsThe presence of a Tin Plates processing unit presents an opportunity for Tin Plates byProducts. This will on one hand help the existing unit generate additional revenues, while on the other hand an economical option for new investors. Some sort of cottage industry focusing the training and development of local community may also be a viable option

Plastic/Tin Cans for Seafood PackagingIn case of the establishment of some seafood processing units with fully processed ready to eat products, the need of tin or plastic packaging will be an additional product for the companies involved in the packing products manufacturing.

Plastic Ice Box Dealership for Fish Catch HandlingThe EU Standards calling for the need of well stored and cooled seafood is unavoidable. As most of the boats of Balochistan are of a small size and can accommodate this by installing ice boxes, so a proper dealership will be a promising business to start.


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HITE, WITE, UITE, and Zeropioint Uthal

AutomobileS.No. Company's Name Bussiness Status1 Ahmed Automobile Corporation Motor Cycles Operation

2 Dawood Yamaha Ltd. Motor Cycles Operation

3 Dewan Automotive Engineering Ltd.

Motor Cycles & Tractors

Operation

4 Habib Motorcycles (Pvt.) Ltd. Motor Cycles Operation5 N. J. Automobile Motor Cycles Operation

Cement1 Attock Cement Ltd. Cement Operation2 Galadari Cement Cement Closed

Chemicals1 Balchem (Pvt.) Ltd. Chemical

IndustriesClosed

2 Chemical Synergies (Pvt.) Ltd. Water Treatment Chemicals

Operation

3 Chemi Dyestuffs Industries (Pvt.) Ltd. Textile & Leather Dyes

Operation

4 Dynea Pakistan Ltd. Chemicals Operation5 Hub Star Chemical Indusries Chemical

IndustriesClosed

6 HTG Petrochemical Industries Chemical Glues Operation7 Metaprep (Pvt.) Ltd. Chemical Operation

8 R.A. Associates (Pvt.) Ltd. Chemical Granules For Agriculture

Operation

9 Square Dyestuffs (Pvt.) Ltd. Dyes and Chemicals

Closed/Sold

EngineeringS.No. Company's Name Bussiness Status1 Adamjee Autoparts Mfg. Co. Ltd. Auto Parts Closed, Under Custody of

Bank2 Agriauto Industries Ltd. Auto Parts Operation


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3 Aina Ball Bearing Industries Bearing Industries

Closed

4 Akbar Autos (Pvt) Ltd. Auto Parts Operation

5 Allied Electron (Pvt) Ltd. Diesel Engine/ Gen Transformer & Motors

Operation

6 Allied Industries Enameled Coper Wire & Consuctors

Closed

7 Allied Precision Engg Auto Parts Operation

8 Allied Wire & Cables (Pvt) Ltd. Wire & Cable Closed

9 Alpha Eng. Works Ltd. Auto Parts Operation

10 Aman Steel Steel Operation

11 Arbian Gulf Welding Rods Welding Rods Closed12 Automotive Battery Company Ltd. Automotive

BatteryOperation

13 Automobiles Business Corporation Auto Parts Planning

14 AuVitronics Limited Auto Parts Operation

15 Balochistan Foundry Ltd. Casting & Foundry

Closed

16 Baloch Engg. Works (Pvt) Ltd. Light Engineering

Closed, Under Custody of IDBP

17 Balochistan Iron & Steel Mills (Pvt.) Ltd.

Steel Operation

18 Bawany Metals Ltd. Copper & Alluminium rods

Operation

19 Bela Automotive Ltd. Auto Parts Operation

20 BEWL Auto Parts

21 Black Gold Steel Industries Steel Plot22 Bolan Castings Ltd. Auto Parts Operation

23 BWL Auto Parts Operation24 Dawn Engineering Auto Parts Operation25 Deenar Steel Mills Steel


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26 Die Caster Ltd. Auto Parts Operation

27 Emzed Engineering Co. (Pvt.) Ltd. Electric Goods Closed28 F. F. Cans (Pvt.) Ltd. Tin Cans

ManufacturingClosed

29 Gear Hobbings Ltd. Auto Parts Operation

30 Gulf Electrodes Electrodes Closed31 Hatar Solid Steel Steel Operation32 Hilal Engineering Ltd. Light

EngineeringClosed

33 HITEC Appliances Industries Electrodes Closed34 Hub Re Rolling Re Rolling Operation35 Hub Steel Mills Steel Re Rolling Closed36 HMA Stainless Steel Pump (Pvt.)

ltd.S.S. Pumps Closed

37 Ironite Industries Nuts & Bolts In possession of IDBP, Closed

38 Karam International (Pvt.) Ltd. Engineering Operation39 Mehboob Steel Pipe Industry Steel Pipes Operations40 New Allied Electronics Industries

(Pvt.) Ltd.Electronic Home Appliances

Operation

41 Pioneer Cables Cables Operation42 Polyron Ltd. Engineering Operation

43 Polymer & Precision Engineer (Pvt.) Ltd.

Auto Parts Operation

44 Siddiqsons Tin Plates Ltd. Tin Plate Food Grade

Operation

45 Strongwill Wire Industries Steel Operation46 Super Industries (Pvt.) Ltd. Brake Lining Operation

47 Tayebi Engineering Industries (Pvt.) Ltd.

Engineering Closed/Under Sale

48 Transmission Engineering Auto Parts Operation

49 Waheed Hardware Industries Steel Wire Drawing & Nail Manufacturing

Closed

50 Wastani Engineering Industries Ltd. Steel Wool Operation51 Yuasa Battery Automotive

BatteryClosed


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Food Processing1 Bela Floor Mills Ltd. Floor Mills Operation

2 Beverly Traders Citrus Fruit Juices

Closed

3 Biskoni Biscuits Operation4 Cadbury Pakistan Ltd. Confectionary

(Chocolates and Candies)

Operation

5 Candyland Confectionary (Chocolates and Candies)

Operation

6 Clover Pakistan Ltd. Fruit Juices (Tang)

Operation

7 English Sweet Industires Chewing Gum Operation8 French Food Products (Pvt.) Ltd. Bakery Products Closed, Under Custody of

IDBP9 Gamani Enterprises Confectionary Operation10 Ghousia Cooking Products (Pvt.) Ltd. Food Closed11 J & S Foods (Pvt.) Ltd. Fruit Juices Operation (Previously Gulf12 National Fruit Juices Ltd. Fruit Juices Closed

13 Quick Food Industries Food Processing Industry

Operation

14 Sholl International Biscuits Operation15 Tettley Clover (Pvt.) Ltd. Tea Packaging Operation

PharmaceuticalsS.No. Company's Name Bussiness Status1 Akhai Pharmaceuticals )Pvt.) Ltd. Pharmaceutical Refer to Sunbeam address

2 Gelcaps (Pharmaceuticals) Ltd. Pharmaceutical Operation3 Jafrin Pharmaceutical Laboratory Pharmaceutical Operation

4 MBL Pharma Pharmaceutical Operation5 Plivia Pakistan Pharmaceutical Operation6 ZAFA Pharmaceutical Laboratories

(Pvt.) Ltd.Pharmaceutical Operation

PlasticS.No. Company's Name Bussiness Status1 Allied Plastic Industries Plastic Operation


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2 A.H. International (Pvt) Ltd. Plastic Hangers Closed, Machinery Removed

3 Baig Industries Ltd. Plastic Sheets4 Kamal Plastic Printing (Pvt.) Ltd. Plastic Printing

& PackagingUnder Renovation

5 Lucky Industries Plastic Industry Operation6 Mainetti Plastic Hangers Operation7 Mandiwala Mausers Plastic

Industries Ltd.Plastic Containers

Operation

8 Plastic Pack (Pvt.) Ltd. Plastic Products Closed9 Plastic Packaging Industries (Pvt.)

Ltd.Plastic Products Closed

10 Tajent Corporation Plastic OperationPolypropeleneS.No. Company's Name Bussiness Status1 Al- Karam Packages Polypropelene

BagsClosed

2 Bhadelia Industries (Pvt) Ltd. P. P. Yarn Operation3 Farmaish Industries Ltd. P.P. Bags Closed4 Imran Polypropylene P.P. Bags Shifted to EPZ5 Miami Industries P.P. Bags Operation6 Mian Nazeersons Industries (Pvt.)

Ltd.P.P. Bags Operation

Textile SpinningS.No. Company's Name Bussiness Status1 Diamond International Corp. Textile

SpinningOperation

2 Friendship Textile Mills (Pvt.) Ltd. Textile Spinning

Operation

3 Kapadia Bela Textile Mills (Pvt) Ltd.

Textile Spinning

Under Installation

4 Landmark Spinning Industries Ltd. Textile Spinning

Closed

5 N. N. Textile Ltd. Textile Spinning

Under Revival

6 N.P. Cotton Mills (Pvt.) Ltd. Textile Spinning

Operation

7 N.P. Waterproof Textile Mills (Pvt.) Ltd.

Textile Spinning

Operation

8 Usman Limited TextileSpinning

Operation

9 Winder Textile Mills Ltd. Textile Closed


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Textile WeavingsS.No. Company's Name Bussiness Status1 Afshan Textile Mills (Pvt) Ltd. Textile

WeavingOperation

2 Al Fahm Textile Mills (Pvt.) Ltd. Textile Weaving

Under Reformation

3 Bilawal Textile Mills (Pvt.) Ltd. Textile Weaving

Sold

4 Farooq Sons Fabrics (Pvt.) Ltd. Textile Weaving

Operation

5 Faith Textile Textile Operation6 Goldtax Fabrics (Pvt.) Ltd. Textile

WeavingClosed, Bank Custody

7 Hina Textile Manufacturing (Pvt.) Ltd.

Textile Weaving

Closed

8 Kamran Kinits Textile Knitting9 Saad Fabrics Ltd. Textile

WeavingUnder Construction

10 Salman Fibre Textile Weaving

Operation

11 Siddiqsons Textile Weaving

Operation

12 Siddiqsons Denim Mills Ltd. Denim Operation

13 Siddiqsons Textile Ltd. Broad Loom Weaving

Operation

14 Siddiqsons Textile Ltd. Cloth Weaving Operation

15 Shamil Textile Mills (Pvt.) Ltd. Textile Sold 16 Tariq Rafi Textile

WeavingOperation

17 United Corporation Cotton Waste Operation18 Uzair Brothers Textile

WeavingOperation


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GadaniAt a distance of around 16 Km from Hub, have the main attractive spots of Gadani Beach and Ship Breaking. The Ship Breaking and Beach spot are located at the same place, having a distance of around 3 Km from Fish Landing Jetty, and the main spot.

Dhamb

Dhamb is at around 64 Km from Hub. Having traveled 50 Km from Hub, a secondary road turning towards the west leads you to Dhamb after a next 14 Kms

A local NGO “SSDCN” has constructed an Eco Tourism Rest House at Dhamb. The front view of this rest house , has a spot suitable for Water Sports, having birds and Mangroves on the Location. The place as apparent from the Map, is an offshoot of the Arabian Sea, due to which there is no tidal flow. Therefore opportunity exists for water sports, like, boats sailing from the spot to the sea side where Dolphins can be seen.

Hingol National Park The Hingol National park was declared reserved in 1988. Being located along the Makran Coastal Highway at a distance of around 200 Km from the main City of Karachi. The area covers about 610,043 hactores, which includes the parts of three districts, namely; Lasbela, Gawader and Owaran of Baluchistan province.

Currently, 20 staff members including 18 game watchers, two deputy rangers are responsible for the management of the Park under the guidance of the park Manager who reports to the Conservator and the Secretary Wildlife, Forest, Livestock, Environment and Tourism.Wildlife

Wild animals include over 3000 ibexes and 1500 Urials and more than 1200 Chinkara, besides number of resident and migratory birds. The Houbara Bustard (Chlamydotis undulata), Dalmatian and Spot-billed Pelican (Pelecanus philippensis) are regular visitors to the area.

The River Hingol has been nurturing crocodiles for centuries, and can be observed from the main highway, and every where in the river. They survive on the wild meat sources, and the goats of the local residents. These include, Marsh Crocodile (Crocodylus palustris), Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) and Green Marine Turtles (Cheloniamydas), endemic and threatened species of fish, such as the Mahasheer occur and schools of Plumbeous Dolphins (Sousa plumbea) are known from close in-shore areas.

Mammals

Mammals in the park include, Sindh leopard (T), Indian Fox (R), Jungle cat (C), Jackal (C), Sind Wildgoat (V), Blandford's Urial (T), Chinkara Gazelle (T), Honey Badger (R), Indian Pangolin (R), Hedgehog (C), Porcupine (C), Indian Grey Mongoose (C), Cairo Spiny mouse (?) and the Rock Mouse (C).

Note: T=Threatened, V=Vulnerable, R=Rare, C=Common, ?=Unknown.


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Birds

Birds in the park are, Houbara Bustard, Dalmatian and Spot-billed Pelican, Bonnelli's eagle, Imperial eagle, Tawny eagle, Golden eagle, Eurasian griffon vulture, Egyptian vulture, Cinereous vulture, Lagger falcon, Red-headed merlin, Kestrel, Close-Barred sandgrouse, Grey partridge, See See partridge, Stone Curlew, Indian sand grouse, Coronetted sand grouse, Painted sand grouse, Eagle owl , Sind pied woodpecker, Hume's chat, Brown rock pipit, Striped buning, Finche larks, Hoopoe, Shrikes and Wheatears.

ReptilesThe Marsh Crocodile, Olive Ridley and Green Marine Turtles, Desert Monitor lizard, Yellow Monitor lizard, and different species of lizard and chameleon


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Pictures of Lasbela District

Damb

Hingol National Park


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Gadani

Gadani Fish Landing Jetty


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Gadani Ship Breaking

lesbela profile

Documents

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