Abbottabad District
District Overview
Economic Structure
Trade and Logistics Infrastructure
Investment Potential Areas
Development Projects
List of Exporters
District Overview
General Information
| District Name | Abbottabad |
|---|---|
|
Province |
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
|
Headquarters |
Abbottabad |
|
Established |
1853; 172 years ago |
|
Total Population |
1,419,072 |
|
Population Density |
720/km2 (1,900/sq mi) |
|
Literacy Rate |
77.34% |
|
Official Language(s) |
Hindko, Pushto, Urdu |
|
Major Ethnic Groups |
• Hindko (87.43%) • Pashto (5.84%) • Urdu (3.05%) • Kohistani (0.84%) • Punjabi (0.74%) • Others (2.07%) |
|
Labour force(Male & female) |
Males 40.4%, Females 55.9% |
Administrative Divisions
|
Tehsils/Talukas |
• Abbottabad Tehsil, • Havelian Tehsil, • Lora Tehsil and • Lower Tanawal Tehsil |
|
Union Councils |
8 |
|
Villages |
359 villages |
|
Geographical Coordinates |
34°00′N 73°00′E |
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Topography |
The district is located in a predominantly mountainous tract. The average elevation of the
peaks in the district ranges from 2,500 m to 2,700 m (the Miranjani peak is 3,313 m and is the highest
point). These mountains form a part of the Lesser Himalayas. |
|
Rivers/Lakes |
• Harnoi Lake, located about 10 kilometers from Abbottabad towards
Nathia Gali. • Haro, Dor, and Siran Rivers. |
Culture and Heritage
|
Historical Sites |
Ilyasi Musjid, St. luke’s Church, Old Lockhart House, Abbottabad Old British Cemetery, Shimla Hill, Old Abbottabad Railway Station, Nawanshehr Bridge, Anglican Church, Abbott Museum, Jalal Baba Auditorium, Lady Garden |
|
Traditional Crafts |
Furniture, Crochet/Embroidery Stitching Unit |
|
Cuisine |
Chupli Kabab, Painda, Pakwan |
Tourism
|
Tourist Attractions |
• Harnoi Lake • Miranjani Top • Nathiagali • Dongagali • Governor House • Ayubia National Park • Shimla Hill. • Thandiani. • Khairagali • Sajikot Waterfall |
|
Accommodation |
• Alif Laila Guest House • Flamingo Guest House • Hotel One • Hotel Amore Donga Gali • City Guest House Mansehra Road • Abbott Garden Hotel Mandian • Executive Guest House Kaghan Colony • Pine Continental Hotel Pc Mandian • Serena Guest House Jinnah Abad • Shimla Guest House Mall Road • Sareena Guest House Jinnah Abad |
|
Transport for Tourists |
Abbottabad is served by Daewoo Express and Niazi Express, the NATCO, Skyways and other bus services public
vans, coaches or Rented vehicle. The nearest railway station is in Havelian, which is the last and most northern
station on the Pakistan Railways network |
Economic Structure
Agriculture & Allied Sectors
| Crop | Production (Tonnes) |
|---|---|
|
Wheat |
19,591 |
|
Maize |
39,372 |
|
Rice |
28.7 |
|
Jawar |
34 |
|
Bajra |
3 |
|
Barley |
605 |
Livestock & Dairy
| Parameter | Data/Information |
|---|---|
|
Cattle |
115,805 |
|
Buffalo |
133,463 |
|
Sheep |
32,217 |
|
Goat |
222,472 |
|
Camel |
24 |
|
Horse |
8,661 |
|
Mule |
11,991 |
|
Donkey |
37,378 |
|
Domestic poultry |
622,649 |
Trade & Commerce
| Parameter | Data/Information |
|---|---|
|
Major Markets & Trading Centers |
• Sarban chowk • Ghaniadda bazar • Cantt plaza • Main Bazar • Jadoon Centre I, II, III |
|
Major Exports |
• Furniture • Minerals • Marble & Granite • Oil • Ceramics |
|
Commodities Traded |
• Handicraft • Clothing and Apparel • Honey • Food & Food Product |
Horticulture Sector
| Parameter | Data/Information (In Tonnes) |
|---|---|
|
Apple |
2000 |
|
Apricot |
1500 |
|
Peach |
1000 |
|
Plum |
500 |
|
Grapes |
1000 |
|
Tomato |
5000 |
|
Cucumber |
3000 |
|
Carrot |
2000 |
|
Peas |
1500 |
|
Cabbage |
1000 |
Industry & Manufacturing
| Parameter | Data/Information |
|---|---|
|
Key Industries & Industrial Clusters |
• V/Ghee & Oil • Bakery Products, Sweets • Rubber & Plastic Goods • Marble Tiles • Metal & Metal Product • Towels, Readymade Garments • Furniture |
Services Sector
| Parameter | Data/Information |
|---|---|
|
Banking & Financial Services |
• Bank of Khyber • ZTBL (Zarai Taraqiyati Bank Ltd. • Askari Bank • NRSP Microfinance Bank • Akhuwat Foundation • ABL • Meezan • Al Baraka • Bank Al Habib • Bank AL Falah |
|
Education & Healthcare Infrastructure |
• Abbottabad is known as city of school and colleges. There are large
number of public as well as private sector schools, Colleges and
universities. • Elementary and Secondary Education Abbottabad-Male • All primary and boys high schools are under DEO Male Abbottabad. • Elementary and Secondary Education Abbottabad-Female • Private Educational Network (PEN) • Colleges • Universities • Independent Monitoring Unit (IMU) Abbottabad. |
Trade and Logistics Infrastructure
Trade and Logistics Infrastructure
|
Road Networks |
• Karakorum Highway
• Circular Road
• Hospital Road
• Murree Road
• Jinnah Road
• Liaqat Road
• Kacheri Road
• Allama Iqbal Road
• College Road
• Kakul Road
• PMA Link Road
• Main Bazaar Road
• Kunj Road |
|
Railways |
Havelian (Nearest Railway Station) |
|
Airports |
• Islamabad (Nearest Airport)
• Abbottabad Airport, (AAW/OPAB), Pakistan |
|
Educational Institutions |
Number of Schools 76,
Number of Colleges 35-50,
Number of Military Schools 10 |
|
Healthcare Facilities |
• AYUB TEACHING HOSPITAL
• BENAZEER BHUTTO SHAHEED HOSPITAL
• CHINAR HOSPITAL AND DIALYSIS CENTER ABBOTTABAD
• ALLIED SPECIALIST HOSPITAL
• ABBOTTABAD MEDICAL COMPLEX
• PAKISTAN KIDNEY CENTER ABBOTTABAD
• JINNAH INTERN ATIONAL HOSPITAL ABBOTTABAD
• HIRA GENERAL HOSPITAL PVT LTD ABBOTTABAD
• SHAHINA JAMIL TEACHING HOSPITAL ABBOTTABAD
• WOMEN AND CHILDREN HOSPITAL ABBATTABAD
• INOR (ATOMIC ENERGY CANCER HOSPITAL)
• IDC |
|
Communication |
• Jazz
• Ufone
• Telenor
• Zong
• Hazara Communication Cable Net (Pvt.) Ltd |
Power Supply & Renewable Energy Potential
|
Power Supply & Renewable Energy Potential |
Grid managed by PESCO, Solar Renewable Energy |
Digital Connectivity & Internet Penetration
|
Digital Connectivity & Internet Penetration |
• AirMax
• Skylight Internet Services
• The IRS (formerly ISP) Internet Services Provider at COMSATS University
(CUI) Abbottabad Campus.
• Storm Fiber Abbottabad.
• NetLinx Networks pvt. Ltd.
• Hazara Communication Cable Net (Pvt.) |
Investment Potential Areas
Opportunities
|
Key Investment Opportunities |
• Tourism • Mines & Minerals • Energy & Power • Agriculture & Livestock • Abbottabad Infrastructure • SEZ (Special Economic Zone) |
Development Projects
Development Projects
|
Ongoing Projects |
• Construction of PCC Roads • Supply of Gas • Rehabilitation • Beautification of Abbottabad • Purchase of 06 to 10 Kanals Land for Regional Training Institute Abbottabad at cost Rs=30.000 • Rural Development Organization (RDO Abbottabad) has worked on range of development initiatives in partnership with Sungi Foundation, SRSP, and Caritas, Omar Asghar Khan Foundation on NRM, physical infrastructure, watsan, emergency relief, rights, education, health and disability. |
|
Planned Projects |
• Peripheral road parallel to Hazara Motorway • New CBD away from existing Development along the peripheral road • Infill residential development. • Agriculture reserved in south direction |
List of Exporters
List of exporters/manufacturers/stakeholders with contact details
| Name | Address | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
|
A 2 Z METALS
EXP |
REHMAN
CHOWK,
KACHA KHIALI,
GUJRANWALA,
Gujranwala
Khiali Shahpur |
042-35294694, [email protected] |
|
AA ENTERPRISES |
Main
Sheikhupura
Road, Opp.
Bajwa Road,
Gujranwala,
Gujranwala
Khiali Shahpur |
03216217717,
[email protected]
m |
|
AB METAL
WORKS
(PRIVATE)
LIMITED |
Chowk Ali Pur,
Near Islam
Lubricants,
GUJRANWALA,
Gujranwala |
+9232164206401, [email protected] |
