Tag Archives: Balochistan

Balochistan has the country’s extensive oil and gas reserves. According to an estimate, out of the Pakistan’s estimated 25.1 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of proven gas reserves, 19 trillion are located in Balochistan. According to another estimate, out of the …

The renewable energy sources like water, wind, sunlight etc are considered as clean, eco-friendly and sustainable all over the world. On the other hand, thermal energy resources are expensive and environmentally unsafe. According to an estimate only 0.1 percent of …

Gwadar Port has the potential to become the industrial crown of the country. It can transform the Pakistan’s economic status forever. It will enjoy prime importance because of its geo-strategic location marking the confluence of South Asia, West Asia and …

Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah had a clear vision of Muslim nationalism in the subcontinent and he presented it in crystal-clear words in his presidential address on the occasion of Pakistan resolution on 23rd March 1940, when he said, “We are a nation with …

Pakistan’s area-wise largest province Balochistan is still caught in underdevelopment trap. The province is rich in natural resources. It has tremendous potential for development of horticulture, particularly the fruit farms. There is a lot of potential for development in the livestock and dairy sectors, as the …

The coastal areas of Balochistan like Gwadar and Pasni in Makran district provide good conditions and climate for installation and working of the tidal energy generators. These projects will control the power shortage problem in the province. With the development …

The agriculture sector in Balochistan is facing many serious challenge and constraints for future growth. These challenges include reclamation of cultivable wasteland, diversification of production from the low value to high value products in response to market demand; Increased farm …

Investing in higher education is very important for the economic development of Balochistan. The province needs academicians, research scholars and professionals, as institutional and human development is a prerequisite for the economic development of the country’s most backward and least …

Govt must support private sector to set up assembling units in Gwadar Sector has been growing at 8pc a year and is on track to reach $31bn this year Automobile is an export driven-industry providing lucrative investment opportunities for foreign …

The policy makers in Quetta and Islamabad should focus on the development of social sector and make significant investments in education and health to produce the required social capital for the economic development of Balochistan. The province will take years …