1. PAKISTAN INVESTMENT CONFERENCE-2015
“The Hidden Treasures of Balochistan”
Presentation by
Mr. Zulfiqar Durrani
Secretary
Planning & Development Department
Government of Balochistan
November 5, 2015

2. The Hidden Treasures of Balochistan
Balochistan Board of Investment
The Hidden Treasures of Balochistan

3. Geographical Importance

4. Balochistan: Hub of Regional Connectivity
Q. Saifullah
Loralai
W/Rud
Rakni
D.G.Khan
Zhob
D.I. Khan
Domestic
Kharan
Sui `
CPEC
N-40
N-50
N-25
N-65
N-70
N-85
M-8
N-10
Chaman
Kuchlak
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

5. 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

6. Multi Billion Dollars Mineral Wealth
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. Balochistan - Land of Diversity and Opportunities
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

8. 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%
Buffalos
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

9. Abundance Potential of Investment in Fisheries and Coastal Tourism
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

10. 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

11. 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

12. Security Situation: Perception Vs Reality
Balochistan: Historically the most peaceful province of the country.
Problem of Law & Order in few districts blown out of proportion.
Multipronged strategy adopted to deal with the issue.
Excellent Civil Military Coordination with political ownership.
Intelligence Fusion Cell
Capacity Building of LEAs
Economic Packages coupled with Social Protection Initiatives.

13. Thank You