The Dilemma of Gadoon Amazai Industrial Estate, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Abstract

Industrialization plays a vital role in economic development of a country. Unfortunately from the last few years this sector is facing a lot of problems in the country. The number of sick industrial units is increasing. At present the number of sick industrial units has gone over 4000 units in Pakistan. Gadoon Amazai Estate in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is also seriously affected by this industrial sickness.Gadoon Amazai Industrial Estate which was established with the aim of providing the employment opportunities to stop the poppy cultivation, which failed miserably. The abolishment of incentives proved to be a major setback resulting into the closure of most of the established directional and sustainability factor in the policy arrangements.To achieve sustainable development in GAIE, it is needed to formulate the strategies keeping in view the market force efforts are to be made to reduce the cost of the products without disturbing the similar industries in the country and these efforts are to be supported by infrastructure facilities. As Gadoon Amazai industrial estate had improved the socio economic conditions of the people area. The recommendations for probable revival of sick industrial units must be honored.

Key words: Industrial Sector, Gadoon Amazai Industrial Estate, KPK, Pakistan.