Government of Balochistan · Industries & Commerce Department
Est. 1984 · Ordinance No. IX of 1984 · Autonomous Authority

Building Industry.
Enabling Investment.
Powering Balochistan.

LIEDA develops industrial infrastructure and facilitates investment across strategically located industrial estates in Balochistan — from the Hub industrial belt near Karachi to the coastal and highway corridors of District Hub.

5Industrial estates
99 yrLease terms available
1 windowUtility facilitation
LIEDA at a Glance

An autonomous authority for
Balochistan's industrial growth

Established under Ordinance No. IX of 1984 within the Industries & Commerce Department, LIEDA develops industrial estates and facilitates investment across District Hub and Balochistan.

1984
Year established (Ordinance IX of 1984)
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Industrial estates across District Hub
0
Permanent staff, including officers
0
Maximum lease term offered

Figures are maintained from official LIEDA records and are subject to periodic administrative update. Several historical figures are currently under internal verification before republication.

Why LIEDA

A government-backed platform
built for industry

Industrial Infrastructure

Developed estates with roads, power, water and utilities laid out for manufacturing at scale.

Strategic Locations

Estates positioned along the Karachi–Hub belt and the RCD & Coastal highways toward Gwadar.

Utility Facilitation

LIEDA procures and distributes electricity and water to consumers through its own networks.

Investor Support

A facilitation team to guide investors through allotment, lease and connection processes.

Established Ecosystem

A working base of national and multinational industries already operating in LIEDA estates.

Government Authority

A statutory body under the Government of Balochistan, providing institutional continuity and trust.

Industrial Estates

Where industry takes root in Lasbela

Six estates and zones, each with its own location advantage — from the Karachi-adjacent Hub belt to the mineral and coastal corridors of Balochistan.

Hub — Balochistan's Industrial Gateway

The industrial city on Karachi's doorstep

Hub sits at the Sindh–Balochistan boundary, directly linked to Karachi's industrial and port ecosystem. LIEDA's flagship Hub Industrial & Trading Estate (HITE) places manufacturers within reach of the country's largest market, ports and workforce — while offering Balochistan's industrial location advantages.

HITE connectivity

RCD Highway2 km
Northern Bypass, Karachi11 km
SITE Karachi18 km
Karachi Port Trust32 km
Jinnah International Airport52 km
Gwadar Deep-Sea Port603 km
1,226Acres of estate area (HITE)
150+Operational industries (HITE)
28 MWElectricity capacity (HITE)
160Cusecs water allocation (HITE)

Figures relate to HITE per LIEDA records and are under administrative verification before publication. Distances and capacities to be confirmed against official sources.

Why Balochistan

Opportunity built on location and resources

Balochistan combines geographic reach, natural resources and emerging infrastructure — with LIEDA's estates providing the developed ground on which to build.

Strategic position

A gateway between South and Central Asia, adjoining Karachi and the Arabian Sea coast.

Minerals & stone

Significant mineral and dimensional-stone resources — the basis of estates like Marble City Gaddani.

Coastal access

A long coastline and proximity to major ports connecting industry to export markets.

Emerging infrastructure

Highway corridors (RCD & Coastal) and industrial estates opening new manufacturing regions.

Balochistan's investment context is presented for orientation. Sector-specific data, resource estimates and project status are subject to verification against Government of Balochistan and Board of Investment sources.

Industrial Sectors

Industries operating and growing in LIEDA estates

Textile Engineering Chemicals Building materials Consumer products Glass & ceramics Paper & packaging Electronics Steel & metals Marble & stone Food processing Allied industries
Infrastructure & Utilities

Built for industry, serviced by LIEDA

Roads

Internal estate road networks linked to national highways.

Electricity

Power procured and distributed to consumers via LIEDA networks.

Water

Bulk water allocation, reservoirs and distribution lines.

Gas

Natural gas supply via Sui Southern Gas Company.

Telecom

Telecommunication and cellular coverage across estates.

Sewerage

Sewage lift stations and outfall drainage systems.

Fire & Security

Fire services, policing and estate security arrangements.

Banking

On-site banking and support facilities for industry.

Utility capacities and service scope vary by estate and are subject to administrative verification. Contact LIEDA for estate-specific confirmation.

Invest in LIEDA · Investor Journey

From first enquiry to operating plant

A clear, guided path — with LIEDA facilitating utilities and approvals along the way.

Explore estates

Review LIEDA's industrial estates and their location advantages.

Choose your location

Match your industry to the right estate and plot size.

Review plot & lease

Confirm available plots, lease terms and indicative pricing.

Download requirements

Get the allotment form and supporting documents.

Submit application

Lodge your allotment application or investment inquiry with LIEDA.

LIEDA facilitation

One-window support through processing and approvals.

Allotment & lease

Complete the lease agreement and take possession.

Build & connect

Develop your unit and connect utilities via LIEDA networks.

Steps marked for confirmation reflect the general process; the exact LIEDA procedure is being confirmed administratively before publication.

Download Centre

Rules, forms & documents

The current download centre lists three documents. The new document centre will categorise rules, forms, tender documents, policies, reports and BOD minutes with dates and file sizes.

Your Next Industrial Opportunity

Your next industrial opportunity starts here

Explore LIEDA's industrial estates and discover investment opportunities across Balochistan. Our facilitation team is ready to help you evaluate, apply and build.