| Description | Korangi Industrial Area is one of the
largest industrial estate of Pakistan.Established in mid 60s and made
operational in 1970. It is spread over an area of 8500 acres. According to a
rough estimate more than 4500 industrial, commercial, and service concerns
operate here providing employment to roughly two-three lac workers.
Industries of Large, Medium and Small scale contribute revenue of Rs. 270
million on daily basis.Most of the units established in KIA have numerous
international certifications. Units representing the most important sectors
of national economy are housed here. To name a few, Textiles, Jute, Wool,
Leather, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Sanitary, Chemicals, Engineering, Rubber
Products, Paint, Oil Refineries, Food and Automobiles Industry. 40% of the
Pakistan’s Leather exports are routed from KIA.Similarly there are 372
textiles mills operative here contributing in shape of 7% of the total
textiles exports from Pakistan. A huge 78% of the crude oil used all over
Pakistan is refined in the two refiners of KIA. Similarly, there are 42 fully
operational flour mills located in KIA. |
