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7.3 Hyderabad District
The Hyderabad District is spread over 1,235 sq kms, comprising 4 Talukas with a population
exceeding 2.8 million as per the 1998 census. This district houses Hyderabad City, which is
the second largest city of the province. Significant funds have been spent in the district on
construction and in creating and improving road infrastructure. There are on average 6
persons per household, where 18% of the population is aged less than 15 years.
Literacy rate in Hyderabad is 52.6% and 34.9% among males and females respectively.
There is a reasonable network of schools providing primary, secondary, middle school and
higher studies. In addition there are also 2 Universities in the district. Access to government
schools is reported by 73% of the households; however a serious lack of access to college
level institution was reported by 85% of the households.
A budget of over PKR 5billion was announced for the Hyderabad district, with a major chunk
of the budgetary allocations going towards improvement and initiating of health and education
sector schemes. Giving due importance and immediate relief to this important aspect of city
life 32 schemes of PKR 249.9million were executed including development and rehabilitation
of 18 parks and playgrounds of high standard by the District Government. Additionally, the
famous Rani Bagh, Abbas Bhai Park, Open Air Theatre and Zoo have also been renovated at
a cost of PKR 150million. Major recreational areas include Niaz Cricket Stadium, exhibition
and parade grounds, Rani Bagh, Abbas Bhai Park, Board stadium, Giddu Park, Hill Park,
Hyderabad Gymkhana, Hyderabad Sports Complex, and a few cinema houses etc.
The proportion of adult males who are employed is estimated to be greater than 65%. Income
categories under PKR 12,000 per month accounts for nearly three fourths of the total
households, however 36% of the population of rural Hyderabad earns PKR 6,000 or less per
month. Three fourths of the total households, stated above, represent the target market for
the Recreational Zone while the higher income group level is also targeted for the Resort
Zone. The district is an important industrial and commercial centre with economic activities
including textile, rice, sugar, cement and hosiery mills followed by manufacturing of glass,
soap, ice, paper and plastics. Ornamented silks, silver work, gold work and lacquer are also
some of its exclusive products.
7.4 Karachi District
Karachi District plays an important role in the national economic activity of Pakistan. The chart
below indicates a snap shot of the contribution of Karachi to the entire economic activity of
Pakistan. .
40% of Financial activity
30% of manufacturing
40% of large scale manufacturing
50% Bank Deposits
Karachi
20% Federal Revenue
95% foreign trade passes through Karachi
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