Rawalpindi District
District Overview
Economic Structure
Trade and Logistics Infrastructure
Investment Potential Areas
Development Projects
List of Exporters
District Overview
General Information
| District Name | Rawalpindi |
|---|---|
|
Province |
Punjab |
|
Headquarters |
Rawalpindi |
|
Total Area |
5,286 square kilometers |
|
Total Population |
6118,911 as per 2023 census |
|
Population Density |
1158/square km |
|
Literacy Rate |
83.2 % |
|
Official Language(s) |
Punjabi, Pothwari, Saraiki, Hindko, Brahvi,
Kohistani |
|
Major Ethnic Groups |
Rajput, Jat, Gujjar, Awan, Arain, Abbasi,
Shaikh, Potohari |
|
Labour force(Male & female) |
64.1 % males and 19.4 % females |
Administrative Divisions
|
Tehsils/Talukas |
Rawalpindi, Gujar Khan, Kahuta, Kallar Syedan, Taxila, Murree, Kotli Sattian |
|
Union Councils |
84 |
|
Villages |
106 |
|
Geographical Coordinates |
33.6844 N, 73.0479 E |
|
Topography |
Highest elevation: 9210 ft, Lowest elevation: 1100 ft.
Margalla Hills, Murree Hills, Kohat Plateau, Potohar Plateau, Salt
Range |
|
Rivers/Lakes |
Ravi River, Swan River, Soan River, Rawal
Lake, Simly Lake
|
|
Seasons |
Summer,
Monsoon, Winter & Spring |
Culture and Heritage
|
Historical Sites |
Rawat Fort, Pharwala Fort, Raja Bazaar, Lal Haveli, Taxila Museum, Liaquat Bagh, Christ Church, Bari Imam Shrine |
|
Cultural Festivals |
Bari Imam Urs, Basant, Lohri, Mela Chiraghan
(Festival of Lights) |
|
Traditional Crafts |
Pottery (Kumhar Craft), Brass and copperware, Matki
Earthen Pots, Rugs and Carpets (Kilims and Namdas), Embroidered dresses,
(Phulkari, Floral and other patterns), Calligraphy and Islamic Art |
|
Cuisine |
Chapli Kebab, Chicken Karahi, Siri Paye, Haleem, Lassi,
Halwa Puri, Saag and Makai ki Roti |
Tourism
|
Tourist Attractions |
Muree Hills, Ayub National Park, Pir Sohawa,
Ghora Gali, Mankiala Stupa, Jaulian Monastery Taxila Museum |
|
Accommodation |
PC Hotel, Saddar Inn, Hotel De Grand, Shalimar
Hotel, Royalson Hotel taxila |
|
Transport for Tourists |
Rawalpindi Metro Bus, Buses Operated by
the Tourism Development Corporation Punjab (TDCP), Rawalpindi
Railway Station for train travel |
Economic Structure
Agriculture & Allied Sectors
| Crop | Production (Tonnes) |
|---|---|
|
Wheat |
340.57 |
|
Millets |
0.55 |
|
Masoor |
83 |
|
Jowar |
1.03 |
|
Sugarbeet |
101 |
|
Ground nut |
5762 |
|
Sesame |
18 |
Livestock & Dairy
| Parameter | Data/Information |
|---|---|
|
Cattle & Buffalo |
377,000 |
|
Goats & Sheep |
357,000 |
|
Poultry Birds |
14,45,000 |
Trade & Commerce
| Parameter | Data/Information |
|---|---|
|
Major Markets & Trading Centers |
Fruit and vegetable markets at saranan road |
|
Major Exports |
Apples & grapes |
|
Commodities Traded |
Fruits and vegetables |
Fisheries
| Parameter | Data/Information |
|---|---|
|
Total fish(various
species) |
4,000+tonnes |
|
GrassCarp
(Ctenopharyngodon
idella) |
~361kg/acre/year |
|
Rohu(Labeo
rohita) |
~373kg/acre/year |
|
Otherspecies
(Catla,etc.) |
Loweryields |
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 |
Area in Acres
| Parameter | Data/Information |
|---|---|
|
Uncultivated |
728,864 |
|
Cultivated |
567,266 |
|
Irrigated |
11,230 |
|
UnIrrigated |
555,749 |
|
Orchards |
287 |
Industry & Manufacturing
| Parameter | Data/Information |
|---|---|
|
Key Industries & Industrial Clusters |
• Shoe Manufacturing • Textiles and Hosiery • Pottery & Leather Goods • Ammunition & Defence Industry • Rawalpindi Industrial Estate • Kallar Syedan Industrial Cluster • Taxila Industrial Zone |
|
MSME (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises) Sector Overview |
• Textile and Garment Manufacturing • Food Processing • Furniture and Wood works • Metal works and Engineering • Leather Goods and Footwear • Handicrafts and Artisan ship • Construction Materials • Retail and Services |
|
Major Exports |
• Textiles and Garments • Pharmaceuticals • Cement • Defence Products • Leather Goods • Furniture • Agricultural Products • Engineering Goods |
Services Sector
| Parameter | Data/Information |
|---|---|
|
Banking & Financial Services |
State Bank of Pakistan, NBP, HBL,
UBL, Faysal Bank, Bank of Punjab, Meezan Bank, Bank Islami, Al Baraka
Bank. Microfinance Banks include: First Microfinance Bank, U Bank,
FINCA Microfinance. Digital Banking Services include Easypaisa and
Jazz Cash. |
|
Tourism & Hospitality Industry |
Institutions such as the Institute of Tourism & Hospitality Management
(ITHM) and the Riphah Institute of Hospitality and Culinary Arts provide
specialized training, ensuring a skilled workforce to meet industry demands.
Besides this, PC Hotel and Flashman’s Hotel in Rawalpindi provide excellent
tourist and hospitality facilities. |
Trade and Logistics Infrastructure
Trade and Logistics Infrastructure
|
Road Networks |
Grand Trunk Road, Rawalpindi Ring Road, Motorways (M-1, M-2), Islamabad-Muree
Expressway, Metrobus System |
|
Railways |
Rawalpindi Railway
Station, Main Line-1 (ML-1)
Upgradation |
|
Airports |
Islamabad International
Airport |
|
Educational Institutions |
Number of Schools 1,804,
Number of Colleges 237-258,
Number of Universities 10 |
|
Healthcare Facilities |
District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital, Rawalpindi, Holy Family Hospital, Benazir Bhutto Hospital |
|
Communication |
Internet, mobile networks, and postal services |
Power Supply & Renewable Energy Potential
|
Power Supply & Renewable Energy Potential |
Grid managed by IESCO, Solar Renewable Energy |
Digital Connectivity & Internet Penetration
|
Digital Connectivity & Internet Penetration |
Ufone,Jazz.telenor,Zong with 5G connectivity |
Investment Potential Areas
Development Projects
|
Real Estate |
High demand for housing and commercial spaces in areas like Chaklala,
with strong returns from property development. |
|
Renewable Energy |
Solar rooftop systems, micro-hydropower in hilly areas, and waste
to-energy plants, supported by incentives. |
|
Technology |
IT hubs, e-commerce, and 5G infrastructure, leveraging a skilled youth and
high internet penetration (66-76% urban). |
|
Manufacturing |
Small-scale textile, food processing, and construction material units,
aided by industrial zones and transport links. |
|
Agriculture |
Corporate farming and aquaculture with high ROI, backed by government
land lease policies |
|
Education |
Private schools and vocational training to meet demand for quality education
and skills. |
|
Retail/Hospitality |
Stores and budget hotels driven by commercial activity and tourism
near Murree |
Development Projects
Development Projects
|
Ongoing Projects |
• Rawalpindi Ring Road Project • Nullah Lai Feasibility and upgradation • Clean Punjab Intitiative • Murree Road Beautification and Uplift • Housing & Real Estate Developments e.g. DHA and Bahria • WasteManagement & Sanitation Projects |
|
Planned Projects |
• Leh Expressway & Sewage Treatment Plant • Dadocha Dam and Chahan Dam • New Rawalpindi City Extension • Trunk Sewer in Leh Nullah • Clean & Green Rawalpindi |
List of Exporters
List of exporters/manufacturers/stakeholders with contact details
| Name | Description | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
|
Rawalpindi
Chamber of
Commerce
and Industry
(RCCI) |
Represents
exporters and
manufacturers
in Rawalpindi,
facilitating
trade. |
UAN: (+92 51) 111
722 475, Fax: (051)
511 1055, Email:
[email protected] |
|
Rawalpindi
Chamber of
Small Traders
and Small
Industries
(RCSTSI) |
Supports
small-scale
traders and
industries,
relevant for
local exporters. |
Phone: +92-51
5532176 / +92-51
5532177, Email:
[email protected],
Website: rcstsi.pk |
|
Rawalpindi
Women
Chamber of
Commerce &
Industry |
Promotes
women-led
manufacturing
and export
businesses in
Rawalpindi. |
Phone: +92 311
5196096 |
