The Government of Sindh has allocated 1530 acres of land to establish Dhabeji Special Economic Zone (DSEZ) in Thatta. Utilities (i.e. electricity, gas) will be available in the Dhabeji SEZs in 2021 and 2022. Development of Dhabeji SEZ is planned in 3 phases.
Connectivity: Dhabeji has certain locational advantages including easy access to Port Qasim enabling raw material import and finished goods export without incurring major inland transportation costs and saving time.
– Karachi Airport (35 Km) via National Highway enabling safe travel of foreign workers and management personnel,
– National Highway enabling the transportation of goods to upcountry and Central Asian nations utilizing the National Trade Corridor.
DSEZ has the potential to transform into an Expatriate Enclave with modern infrastructure and fiscal incentive package. Sindh Economic Zones Management Company (SEZMC), Government of Sindh, is provincial agency to develop and manage Dhabeji SEZ. The following industrial clusters/sectors are proposed/planned to be established in DSEZ
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- Steel-Foundries
- Automotive and Auto parts
- Chemical & Pharmaceuticals
- Consumer Electronics Engineering
- Textile & Garments
- Warehousing
- Building Material
- FMC
Main Industries
The industrial sectors to be set up in the special economic zone have been chosen after consulting with Chinese and Pakistani investors/companies and are suited to the resource base available.The main industrial clusters planned to be established in the special economic zone include steel-foundries, automotive and auto parts, chemical and pharmaceuticals, consumer electronics engineering, textile and garments, warehousing, building material, and fast moving consumer goods.Economic Impact
Sindh government officials have estimated that the special economic zone will generate over 50,000 direct employment opportunities for both skilled and unskilled labour and 500,000 indirect employment.
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