Nawabshah District
District Overview
Economic Structure
Trade and Logistics Infrastructure
Nawabshah Investment and Growth Potential Areas
Development Projects
List Of Exporters
District Overview
General Information
| District Name | Shaheed Benazirabad (SBA, formerly Nawabshah) |
|---|---|
|
Province |
Sindh |
|
Headquarters |
Nawabshah |
|
Established |
1912 |
|
Total Area |
4,502 sq. km (PBS, 2023) |
|
Total Population |
1,845,102 |
|
Male Population |
936,953 |
|
Female Population |
908,082 |
|
Urban Population |
598,120 |
|
Rural Population |
1,246,982 |
|
Population Density |
409.84 |
|
Literacy Rate |
50.86% |
|
Official Language(s) |
Sindhi, Urdu, English |
|
Major Ethnic Groups |
Sindhi, Baloch, Punjabi, Pakhtoon, Muhajir, Siraiki |
|
Labour force(Male & female) |
Total: 622,400,
Male: 461,800,
Female: 160,600 |
Administrative Divisions
|
Tehsils/Talukas |
04 |
|
Union Councils |
59 |
|
Villages |
91 Dehs |
|
Geographical Coordinates |
26°14′39″N 68°24′36″E |
|
Topography |
Plains, Desert area towards east, Hillocks (Teelay) |
|
Major Rivers/Lakes |
Indus River, Amarjee Lake, Daur |
|
Climate |
Average temperature, Hot |
Culture and Heritage
|
Historical Sites |
Chanhyu jo daro (an archaeological site belonging to the Indus Valley
civilization), Dalel Dero Fort (Built by Talpurs), Thul Mir Rukan (Bhuddist Stupa) |
|
Cultural Festivals |
Adabi Melo Nawabshah, Jam sahib Urs, Hoat Faqeer Rind Urs |
|
Traditional Crafts |
Ajrak Printing, Sindhi Embroidery & Needle work, Pottery and Terracotta |
|
Cuisine |
Thadal, Qazi Sweets’ Ras Malai |
Tourism
|
Tourist Attractions |
Lakhaat-Kot Dhinghano Forest, Naz Bagh, Amarjee Lake, H.M Khoja Public Library Park, Gajra Wah, Amusement Part |
|
Accommodation |
Gymkhana Restaurant |
|
Transport for Tourists |
Private Rickshaws and rent-a-car, People’s Bus Service |
Economic Structure
Agriculture & Allied Sectors
| Crop | Production |
|---|---|
|
Wheat |
334043 |
|
Cotton |
77095 |
|
Mango Garden |
68880 |
|
Sugarcane |
1956240 |
Livestock & Dairy Industry
| Animal | Population | Per Day Milk in Litres |
|---|---|---|
|
Buffaloes |
600,000 |
120,000 |
|
Cows |
400,000 |
80,000 |
|
Total |
100,000 |
200,000
|
Agricultural Land Use
| S. No. | Name of Taluka | Geographical Area (Acres) | Cultivated Area (Acres) | Forests Area | Union Councils | Revenue Circles | Tappas | Deh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
NAWABSHAH |
108652 |
95681 |
– |
13 |
1 |
13 |
51 |
|
2 |
DAUR |
538549 |
250887 |
– |
19 |
2 |
33 |
141 |
|
3 |
SAKRAND |
196608 |
150164 |
34781 |
12 |
2 |
18 |
65 |
Industries Overview
Industry & Manufacturing
Key Industries & Industrial Clusters
o Real Estate
o Edible oil
o Sugar
o Cotton Ginning
o Cardboard
MSME (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises) Sector Overview
- Sindh Small Industries Corporation Industrial Estate exists in District
Shaheed Benazirabad. - Most of MSME industry includes cotton ginning, cardboard
production.
Large-scale Industries & Key Players
- Sakrand Sugar Mill Ltd.
- Habib Sugar Mill Ltd.
- Al-Noor Sugar Mills Ltd.
- Bandhi Sugar Mills Ltd.
- AA Oil Mill Nawabshah
- Benzair Oil Mill
- Nawabshah Textile Mills Ltd.
- Anmol Rice Mill Daur
Major Markets & Trading Centers
- Gol Chakra Market
Major Exports
- Rice
- Banana
- Fruits
Major Commodities Traded
- Fruits and Vegetables
Services Sector
- Dubai Islamic Bank
- Allied Bank
- JS Bank
- Soneri Bank
- Muslim Commercial Bank
- Bank Alfalah
- Bank Islami
- Meezan Bank Ltd.
- Summit Bank
- First Women Bank Ltd.
- National Bank of Pakistan
Tourism & Hospitality Industry
- 4 travel and tourism companies are members of SBCCI offering
Umrah services, and international travel services; nothing local
Trade and Logistics Infrastructure
Trade and Logistics Infrastructure
Transport
Road Networks:
- 07 main roads link main towns of the district and adjacent districts.
- Nawabshah – Sakrand Road. (24 Kms)
- Nawabshah – Kazi Ahmed Road.
(32 Kms) - Nawabshah – Sanghar Road. (70 Kms)
- Nawabshah – Jam Sahib Road. (25 Kms)
- Gupchani – Shahdadpur Road. (16 Kms)
(44 Kms) (Total up to - Nawabshah – Bandhi Road.
Ranipur Mehran Highway 134 Kms) - Nawabshah – Saeedabad Road (32.18 Kms)
- Railways: Nawabshah Railway Station
Airports: - Benazirabad Airport (3KM SW of Nawabshah; no scheduled flights)
- Jinnah International Airport, Karachi (300KM South of Nawabshah)
HealthCare Facilities
- Civil Hospital Nawabshah
- Benazir Medical Center
- Benazir Institute of Urology & Transplantation
- Maternity and Child Healthcare Institute
- Mohsin Medicare Center
- Zohaib Medical Center
- Peoples Medical Hospital
- City care diagnostic and clinics hospital
- Al Mustafa Medical Centre
- Dr Zimyad Mastoi Bone & Joint Hospital Pain
Clinic - Thalassemia Health Care Center
- Hameed Medical Center
Communication
Communication:
- General Post Office Nawabshah available
- Mobile and Internet Coverage satisfactory
Power Supply & Renewable Energy Potential
- Solar Energy potential
Digital Connectivity & Internet Penetration
Nawabshah Investment and Growth Potential Areas
Investment and Growth Potential Areas
Key Investment Opportunities
- Pulp Production
- Fruits exports after grading
- Special Economic Zone
Development Projects
Development Projects
| Project Name | Description |
|---|---|
|
Ongoing Projects |
• Rehabilitation and upgradation of government dispensaries and
hospitals • Rehabilitation of flood affected government schools • Peoples Housing Project • Solarization of Government Colleges • Construction and rehabilitation of parks and open spaces in Nawabshah • Farm-to-market connectivity infrastructure projects |
|
Planned Projects |
• M6 Motorway • Rehabilitation Centre for Senior Citizens, SBA • Dualization of Mehran Highway • Remand Home for Juvenile Delinquets • Development and Beautification of Gajra Wah |
List Of Exporters
List of exporters/manufacturers/stakeholders with contact details
| District | Town | UC Name | Name of Person | Contact Number | Affiliations Parties | Designation | OFFICER/ Staff | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Shaheed
Benazirabad |
Municipal
Corporation
Shaheed
Benazirabad |
—- |
Mr. Muhammad
Rasheed Bhatti |
03337888850 |
PPPP |
Mehar |
Mr Abdul
Razzaq Shaikh |
0300-3221967 |
|
Shaheed
Benazirabad |
District Council
Shaheed
Benazirabad |
—- |
Mr. Ali Akbar Jamali |
03003225666 |
PPPP |
Chairman |
Mr Ghulam
Raza Zardari |
0300-3201000 |
|
Shaheed
Benazirabad |
TMC HM KHOJA |
—- |
Syed Aatif Hussain |
03003225666 |
PPPP |
Chairman |
Abdul Rasool
Khoso |
0334-2824873 |
