Sindh – home to the ancient cities of Mohenjo Daro and Harappa, and the contemporary Gorakh Hill Station – is, without a doubt, gifted with abundant natural beauty. The swaying fields of rice and green and tall trees of juicy mangoes – two of Pakistan’s most exported products – are among the common sights witnessed across the province. As such, the government of Sindh, to further benefit from these gifts of nature and make the aptest use of the land, has initiated a plan to develop a new city from the ground up, and has named it Zulfikarabad, Sindh.
Being Pakistan’s most trusted source of information, we’ve taken this opportunity to bring you the crispiest updates on this developing city. So, without further ado, let’s get into the details of the location of Zulfikarabad, Sindh.
Location of Zulfikarabad, Sindh
Zulfikarabad (often spelled as Zulfiqarabad) is being touted as the “new residential, industrial and recreational city” and is situated between the twin districts of Sujawal and Thatta. Not farther than 150 km from Karachi, Zulfikarabad spans across 60,000 acres of pristine real estate. You will be surprised to know that the estimated expansion of the city will see it covering up to 1.32 million acres of land across four major areas of Sindh, namely Thatta, Shah Bunder, Keti Bunder, and Kharo Chan. This expansion will also include some of the coastal regions in Sindh.
After the location of Zulfikarabad, Sindh, here’s our take on some of the most crucial facts about the development history of this megacity that has the potential to revolutionise and reimagine the standards of living and trade in the province.
History of Development of Zulfikarabad, Sindh
Zulfikarabad Development Authority (ZDA) was established in 2010 under the flagship of the government of Sindh. The purpose of this authority is to manage and control the functions of the projects in the city. The authority operates under the umbrella of the following objectives:
- ZDA’s developmental initiatives are likely to play an important role in achieving the objective of socio-economic upliftment of such underdeveloped remote areas where sea intrusion is threatening the subsistence and survival of agro-economy.
- ZDA’s conceptual vision of land and coastal development is to address the unexploited land, coastal areas, and natural resources for the benefit of people at large in the form of enhancing agriculture and the creation of employment opportunities.
Needless to say, Zulfikarabad, Sindh, is one of the most important developments you should know about in Pakistan. Why? Well, during the inaugural event of this city, the former Chief Minister Sindh Qaim Ali Shah said, “Zulfikarabad is all about bringing a revolution in residential and commercial activities in the province”.
Currently, the ZDA is inviting international and national investors with innovative ideas to contribute to the development of this revolutionary urban development in the rural parts of Sindh. You’ll get to know about the current development activities that are going in Zulfikarabad, Sindh, below.
List of Upcoming and Ongoing Projects in Zulfikarabad, Sindh
Without any doubt, Zulfikarabad is one of the most interesting and important projects in Sindh that will transform commercial activities and living standards in the province. Need evidence? Here’s what a Chinese Investors, Jin Peng quoted to Zameen.com about the importance of this project:
“This city has a lot of potential in terms of skilled labour and rich land. A number of Chinese factories aim to completely shift their factories from China to Zulfikarabad, which will ultimately result in a significant hike in production as well as export”.
He further added, “With such efficient production within the country, Pakistan will no longer have to spend on import”.
Mr. Jin Peng also mentioned that not only will such projects have a positive impact on the overall economic condition of the country, it will also benefit individuals. He explained that investors are coming to Pakistan with two goals in their minds: firstly, the expansion of factories, and secondly, the creation of employment opportunities.
Now that you are aware of the importance of this project, here’re some recent and critical updates regarding the development of Zulfikarabad, Sindh:
- According to the project proposal, Zulfikarabad will be connected to an upcoming port in Keti Bandar.
- Zulfikarabad will be one of the distinctive cities of Pakistan that will offer a lake view. The nearby deserted areas of this city [Haleji and Kohistan] will be converted and become home to resorts and residential units.
- Zulfikarabad will be easily accessible after the construction of the 44-kilometre-long Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Expressway.
This was our take on the development of a revolutionary initiative in Sindh. You can keep track of the upcoming and ongoing projects in Zulfikarabad, Sindh, by either visiting the official website of the Zulfikarabad Development Authority or bookmark this page. For more game-changing projects in Sindh and other parts of Pakistan, subscribe to Zameen Blog. Share your thoughts and suggestions with us at blog@zameen.com or by messaging us on our Facebook page.
