Tracking Industrial Land Availability in Pakistan: A Review from 2015 to 2022
The industrial sector plays a significant role in the economic development of a country. It creates job opportunities, generates revenue, and boosts exports. In Pakistan, the government has been striving to attract foreign investment in the industrial sector by providing a favorable environment and incentives to investors. One of the essential requirements for industrial development is the availability of industrial land. In this article, we will look at the total industrial land available in Pakistan from the year 2015 to 2022.
According to the World Bank, Pakistan is the fifth most populous country in the world with a population of over 220 million people. The country has a vast land area of 881,912 square kilometers, which makes it the 33rd largest country in the world by area. The country has a diverse landscape, with mountains, plains, and deserts, and its geographical location provides it with easy access to both the Middle East and Central Asia.
The industrial sector in Pakistan has traditionally been dominated by textiles and garments, but in recent years, the government has been focusing on diversifying the industrial base. Other industries such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and engineering have been targeted for development. However, the availability of industrial land is a critical constraint that needs to be addressed to achieve these goals.
To get a better understanding of the total industrial land available in Pakistan, we will look at the data provided by the Ministry of Industries and Production.
According to the Ministry of Industries and Production, the total industrial land available in Pakistan was 74,841 acres in 2015. Punjab province had the largest share of industrial land, with 45,686 acres, followed by Sindh province with 21,101 acres. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan had 4,762 acres and 3,292 acres of industrial land, respectively.
In 2016, the total industrial land available in Pakistan increased to 75,208 acres, with Punjab province still having the largest share of industrial land with 45,686 acres. Sindh province had 21,101 acres of industrial land, while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan had 4,762 acres and 3,659 acres of industrial land, respectively.
In 2017, the total industrial land available in Pakistan increased to 75,576 acres, with Punjab province having 45,686 acres of industrial land. Sindh province had 21,101 acres of industrial land, while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan had 4,762 acres and 3,762 acres of industrial land, respectively.
In 2018, the total industrial land available in Pakistan increased to 76,475 acres, with Punjab province having the largest share of industrial land with 46,126 acres. Sindh province had 21,101 acres of industrial land, while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan had 4,762 acres and 4,486 acres of industrial land, respectively.
In 2019, the total industrial land available in Pakistan increased to 77,030 acres, with Punjab province having the largest share of industrial land with 46,126 acres. Sindh province had 21,101 acres of industrial land, while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan had 4,762 acres and 4,041 acres of industrial land, respectively.
In 2020, the total industrial land available in Pakistan increased to 77,604 acres, with Punjab province having the largest share of industrial land with 47,126 acres. Sindh province had 21,101 acres of industrial land, while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan had 4,762 acres and 4,615 acres of industrial land