1. Investment Prospects in Balochistan
Balochistan Board of Investment
Investment Prospects in Balochistan

2. Balochistan Province Geographical Position
Balochistan Province Geographical Position = South West of the Country Area = 347, 190 KM2 (24/KM2 ) Population = 9.00 Million (45% below 16 Yrs of age)

3. Communication Infrastructure
Q. Saifullah
Loralai
W/Rud
Rakni
D.G.Khan
Zhob
D.I. Khan
KPK
Domestic
Kharan
Sui `
CPEC
N-40
N-50
N-25
N-65
N-70
N-85
M-8
N-10
Chaman
Kuchlak
Punjab
AFGHANISTAN
International
QUETTA
Taftan
Nokundi
Dalbandin
Noshki
Lakpass `
Sibi
Nuttal
D.A. Yar
Sukkur
Kalat
Sorab
KARACHI
Zero Point
Hub
Uthal
Bela
Wadh
Khuzdar
Awaran
Basima
Nag
Panjgur
Gwarg
Turbat
Hoshab
Khori
Ratodero
IRAN
Sindh
Seaport
Gabd
Jiwani
GWADAR
Pasni
Ormara
Railway Network
ARABIAN SEA

4. Communication Infrastructure
NHA + Provincial Road Network
NHA Roads
Motorways + = 4561 KM
Highways (37% of NHA roads)
Provincial Roads
Black top Roads = KM
Shingle Roads = KM
Total… = KM

5. Investment Opportunities
Balochistan Province
Investment Opportunities

6. Mineral Resources Muslimbagh Chromite Deposits 20 million tons
Mach Coal Deposits
23 million tons
Sharig Coal Deposits
76 million tons
Duki Coal Deposits
51 million tons
Loralai Marble Deposits
Estimated Worth : US$ 270 Billion
Rekodiq Copper & Gold Deposits
Estimated Reserves: 5 Billion Tons
Dilband Iron Deposits
200 million tons
Chagai Iron Deposits
250 million tons
Saindak Copper & Gold
412 million tons
Bela Marble Deposits
Bela Chromite Deposits
Dudar Lead Zinc Deposits

7. Mineral Resources Investment Choices
Mineral Exploration and Extraction – Use of modern technology
Minerals Processing Plants
Manufacturing Industry based on availability of raw material:
Steel Mills
Marble Processing Plants
Cement Manufacturing Plants
Coal Washing Plants
Coal based Power Plants
Automobile Industry
Establishment of Industry in the Industrial Zones
Establishment of Industry in the proposed Special Economic Zones on CPEC route

8. Balochistan Agriculture Profile
Fruits
Total National Yield (Tones)
Balochistan Production (Tones)
%age of National Production
Apple
556307
461279
82.91
Apricot
178489
164146
91.96
Plum
55701
28183
50.59
Grape
64353
63281
98.33
Pomegranate
46081
32606
70.75
Almond
22330
20510
91.84
Date
524612
201098
38.33
5 different macro and 21 micro agro-ecological zones.
75 different crops are grown
3.9 m hectare land waiting for cultivation.
13 MAF flash flood water is available for harnessing.
Congenial climatic conditions for cultivation of Olives in almost 15 districts.
Source: Fruit, Vegetables and Condiments Statistics of Pakistan, , Ministry of National Food Security & Research

9. Agriculture Sector Investment Choices Value addition:
Fruit Packaging and Processing
Cold Storages and Cool Chain Facilities
Date Processing and Packaging
Certified Seed Production/Processing
Certified Seed Nurseries
Machinery for land development/leveling
Production of Solar Panels & Pumps
Production of Drip/Trickle Irrigation Material
Solar water Pumping System for 30 thousand subsidized Agriculture tube wells

10. Livestock Potential in Balochistan
Balochistan produces 48% of Sheep, 22% of Goat, 8% of cattle and 41% of the Camel of the Country
In Million Numbers
Animal species
Livestock Census Pakistan
2006 census
Balochistan
Actual
Percentage of Livestock Balochistan
2013 census
(Projected)
Growth %
Sheep
26.49
12.80
48 %
14.50
1.8%
Goat
53.79
11.78
22 %
14.09
2.6%
Cattle
29.56
2.25
8 %
3.57
6.8%
Buffalo s
27.33
0.320
1 %
0.62
9.9%
Camel
0.92
0.380
41 %
0.42
1.5%
Total
138.09
27.54
20.01
33.20
11.27
Source: Statistics Division, Government of Pakistan

11. Livestock and Dairy Development
Investment Choices
Value Addition:
Meat Processing and Packaging
Milk Processing and Packaging
Wool Processing
Leather Products (Footwear and Jackets etc)

12. Abundance Potential of Investment in Fisheries and Coastal Tourism
40 fishing stations including 8 major fishing towns.
144,000 MT fish catch during 2014 on Balochistan Coast
Gadani
Jiwani, Ganz
Damb
Pishukan
Kalmat
Mani Hor
Gwadar
Pasni
Ormara
Jiwani
GWADAR
Pasni
Ormara
Sur
745 KM Coastal Belt
Courtesy: IUCN Pakistan, Quetta Office

13. Fisheries Sector Investment Choices Value Addition:
Fish Processing Facilities
Tin/Can Manufacturing Units
Flake Ice Factories
Cold Chain Transportation
Construction of Fish Harbors/Jetties
Fiber Glass Boat Building Yards
Fishing Net Manufacturing Units
Establishment of Boat Repairing Workshops
Coastal Tourism + Ferry Services

14. Solar Energy Potential of Balochistan
1.2 million MW of electricity potential if harnessed with the use of state of the art technology.
Source: Energy Department, Government of Balochistan

15. Energy Sector Investment Choices
4/26/2015
Energy Sector
Investment Choices
Installation of Off Grid Solar Power System
Installation of Hybrid Solar Power System of 10 MW at district headquarters
Development of Coal based Power Projects to Generate Electricity in the coastal areas.
Wind based power projects (Nokundi, Muslim Bagh, Loi band & coastal corridor of Balochistan)

16. Urban Infrastructure Development
Investment Choices
Quetta City Urban Rail/Metro Bus Project
Establishment of Trade and Financial Centre at Quetta
Urban Housing Projects
Establishment of Business cum Parking Plazas at Quetta and other Urban Centres.
Solid Waste Management in Quetta City and other Urban Centres through (PPP)
Establishment of Parks and Public Spaces in Quetta City and other Urban Centres (PPP)

17. Institutional Arrangement
(Policy guidelines and regulatory framework)
Sector Specific Policies and Plans being developed
Balochistan Mineral Policy (in process)
Balochistan Labour Policy (ready for placement before Cabinet)
Education, Health and WASH Sector Plans
Balochistan Board of Investment - Dedicated IPA
Balochistan Investment Policy – (in process with World Bank Assistance)
Project Development Fund (Technical and Financial Studies of Investment Projects)
PPP Cell in P&DD
PPP Policy ready for approval of Cabinet
Viability Gap Fund (in process)
Land Computerization Project –Reflected in PSDP
Automation of Provincial Taxes
Balochistan Revenue Authority established
Balochistan Tax Policy/Revenue Mobilization Plan- World Bank Assistance
Project for automation of taxes of Excise Department - under implementation
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
Selection of sites for Industrial Zones/SEZs along CPEC route - in progress
Improvement of Urban Infrastructure of Cities along CPEC route – in process

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