A new industrial park spanning more than 300 acres aims to strengthen domestic marble and granite processing, attract investment and expand exports of finished stone products.
Pakistan is moving forward with plans to establish its first Marble City in Karachi, an industrial development project designed to strengthen the country’s marble and granite processing industry, attract new investment and create employment opportunities.
The initiative, known as the Karachi Marble City Industrial Park, was announced by Sindh Senior Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon during a pre-launch ceremony held in Karachi on November 5, 2026.
According to Qasim Naveed Qamar, Special Assistant to the Sindh Chief Minister on Investment and Public-Private Partnership, the project will cover more than 300 acres along Karachi’s Northern Bypass, with an estimated investment of $250 million. Its development will follow a public-private partnership model.
Moving beyond raw material exports
A central objective of the project is to increase the domestic processing of Pakistan’s marble and granite resources, shifting the focus from exporting raw materials towards manufacturing finished products with higher added value.
The industrial park is expected to provide facilities for companies seeking to establish modern processing units equipped with advanced machinery and technologies. These operations will process marble and granite extracted from Sindh and other regions of Pakistan, with production intended both for the domestic market and international destinations.
Speaking at the event, Memon highlighted that despite the country’s substantial marble and granite reserves, their economic potential remains underutilised. Developing local processing capacity, he noted, would help strengthen industrial activity and create new opportunities for exports.
The initiative therefore reflects a broader effort to retain a greater share of the value generated from the country’s natural resources within Pakistan, while developing a more competitive industrial base.
Investment incentives and infrastructure
The Sindh government is also seeking to establish favourable conditions for businesses interested in operating within the new industrial zone.
The average price of land has been set at approximately 25 million Pakistani rupees per acre, with instalment payment options available to investors who cannot cover the full amount upfront.
Authorities are additionally exploring measures to reduce operating costs, including access to machinery through rental arrangements and the availability of advanced industrial equipment.
An electricity tariff of 20 rupees per unit has also been proposed for government-backed industrial projects, particularly in Dhabeji and Khairpur. According to the announcements, efforts are being made to offer Marble City businesses electricity at rates below those currently charged by K-Electric.
The registration process for interested investors and industrialists is scheduled to begin in December 2026, with further facilities expected to be made available following registration.
A new industrial hub for Pakistan’s stone sector
The project’s formal inauguration is expected to be conducted by Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah.
Beyond its immediate investment and employment objectives, the development of Karachi Marble City represents an attempt to establish a more integrated industrial environment for Pakistan’s natural stone sector.
By bringing processing facilities, industrial infrastructure and investment opportunities together within a dedicated zone, the initiative aims to encourage greater domestic value addition and strengthen the country’s position in international markets for marble and granite products.
Its eventual impact will depend on the pace of implementation, the participation of private investors and the ability to provide competitive operating conditions for stone-processing companies.
