Pakistan - بوستان انڈسٹریل زون
Bostan Industrial Zone is one of the SEZs located in Balochistan province with over the area of 1,000 acres for development. Bostan Industrial Zone is situated close to Quetta with a population over over one million. The area is abundant in fruit and vegetables and so could be a hub for agro-based industries. The project is part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor concept.
Additional Details for Bostan Industrial Zone
- Total area: 1,000 acres
- Key industrial sectors: Fruit Processing Agriculture machinery, Pharmaceuticals, Chromite, Cooking Oil, Ceramic industries, Ice and Cold storage, Halal Food Industry
- Airport: 23 KM from Airport (Quetta)
Bostan Industrial Zone covers an area of 1,000 acres which is situated at district Pishin bordered with Quetta, Pakistan (provided with enough skilled labor), Qila Saifullah (famous livestock, fruits, and vegetables), Ziarat (famous for dry fruits, apple and grapes) and Qila Abdullah (climate suitable for fruits and vegetables).
The availability of different means of connectivity (Airport, seaport dry port, railways, and roads) makes this zone feasible for business activities and ensures the mobility of the labor force to start operations.
The Balochistan government had provided captive power generation permissible to developers of the zones and launched investor-friendly visa to facilitate the investors which would also help empowerment opportunities for underprivileged locals in SEZs.
The government had awarded a one-time custom duty exemption on imported plants and machinery to be set up in the SEZs of the province. The government had also given income tax exemption for five years for zone enterprises.
Connectivity for Bostan Industrial Zone
23 km from Airport (Quetta),
713 km from seaport (Karachi) and
976 km Gwadar, and
32 km from dry port (Quetta).
– located near national highway N-50 which will connect the zone to other regions of Pakistan.
Following clusters/sectors are proposed to be established at Bostan Special Economic Zone:
- Fruit Processing
- Agriculture machinery
- Pharmaceutical
- Motor Bikes Assembly
- Chromite
- Ceramic industries
- Ice and Cold storage
- Electric Appliance
- Halal Food Industry
Introduction to China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) represents a comprehensive framework for regional connectivity. Its benefits extend beyond China and Pakistan, fostering positive impacts on Iran, Afghanistan, the Central Asian Republics, and the broader region. This initiative aims to enhance geographical linkages, improve road, rail, and air transportation systems, facilitate the free exchange of goods and people, and promote understanding through academic, cultural, and regional exchange.
By bolstering trade and business activities, facilitating energy production and transportation, and fostering cooperation through a win-win model, CPEC aspires to create a well-connected and integrated region marked by shared destiny, harmony, and development.
This corridor signifies a step towards economic regionalization in our increasingly globalized world. It is built upon principles of peace, development, and mutual benefit, offering a promising vision for the future – a region characterized by economic growth, stability, and prosperity.