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

The Hidden Treasures of Balochistan Balochistan Board of Investment The Hidden Treasures of Balochistan

Geographical Importance

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

NHA + Provincial Road Network NHA Roads Motorways + = 4561 KM Highways (37% of NHA roads) Provincial Roads Black top Roads = 16876 KM Shingle Roads = 20220 KM Total… = 37096 KM

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

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, 2012-13, Ministry of National Food Security & Research

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

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

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

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-2015-16 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

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.

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