Industry and Manufacturing in Pakistan
Manufacturing, industrial policy, standards and investment facilitation: the authorities, the latest official publications, and industrial indicators.
Key indicators
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Latest year available for each indicator, shown with its figure. The change is measured against the earlier year stated beside it, which is not always the year before. Data refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Authorities and their roles
| Authority | Role |
|---|---|
| Ministry of Industries and Production | Industrial policy. |
| Engineering Development Board (EDB) | Development of the engineering sector, including automotive policy. |
| Board of Investment (BOI) | Investment facilitation, including Special Economic Zones. |
| Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) | National standards and mandatory product certification. |
| Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) | Competition law, including merger control. |
| Provincial industries departments | Provincial industrial estates, registration and incentives. |
Recent official publications
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National Assembly · Act or bill
The Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill, 2026
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