Mirpur Khas Division is one of the major agricultural divisions of Sindh, comprising Mirpur Khas, Umerkot, and Tharparkar districts. The division’s economy is primarily based on agriculture, livestock, mining, trade, and small-scale manufacturing. Industrial activity in the division is centered on agro-processing, cotton ginning, flour milling, edible oil production, dairy processing, handicrafts, mining, renewable energy, construction materials, and small manufacturing enterprises.
| Sector | Major products | Key districts |
|---|---|---|
| Food processing | Flour mills, rice mills, mango processing, fruit pulp, edible oils | Mirpur Khas |
| Agriculture-based industries | Cotton ginning, wheat processing, chili and onion processing, animal feed | Mirpur Khas, Umerkot |
| Livestock & dairy | Milk collection, meat processing, poultry, dairy products | Umerkot, Mirpur Khas |
| Mining & minerals | Lignite coal, china clay, granite, silica sand | Tharparkar |
| Renewable energy | Coal-fired power generation, solar and wind projects | Tharparkar |
| Small manufacturing | Furniture, engineering workshops, handicrafts, agricultural implements | Mirpur Khas, Umerkot |
| Construction materials | Bricks, crushed stone, granite products | Tharparkar |
| Trade & logistics | Wholesale agricultural markets, fruit trade, livestock trade | Mirpur Khas |
Sindh Small Industries Estate, Mirpur Khas — The principal industrial estate of the division, supporting food processing, cotton ginning, flour mills, engineering workshops, packaging, and small manufacturing industries.
Economic corridors — Road and railway connectivity through the Hyderabad–Mirpur Khas–Khokhrapar corridor facilitate agricultural trade, mineral transport, and regional connectivity.
Employment is mainly concentrated in:
Mirpur Khas District is the commercial and agro-industrial center of the division, a leading producer of mangoes, cotton, wheat, sugarcane, onions, and chilies. Agro-processing industries, including sugar mills, cotton ginning, and edible oil production, form the backbone of the district’s industrial economy.
Umerkot District has a predominantly agriculture-based economy with growing potential in value-added agro-processing. The district is nationally recognized for Kunri’s Dundi Cut chili, one of Pakistan’s most important chilli-producing regions, and has witnessed increasing cultivation of ispaghol (psyllium) due to its high profitability and low water requirements.
Tharparkar District is Pakistan’s premier mineral and energy hub, hosting the Thar Coalfield, one of the world’s largest lignite coal reserves. The district also possesses significant deposits of granite, china clay, and salt, making mining, energy generation, and mineral extraction the principal drivers of industrial growth.
| Industry type | Units |
|---|---|
| Cotton Ginning | 6 |
| Oil Mills | 2 |
| Sugar Mills | 1 |
| Flour Mills | 4 |