There is no major industry in Killa Saifullah district. The only manufacturing enterprise is furniture making. Factors inhibiting the growth of industry and manufacturing include non-availability of skilled labour, lack of training institutions and unconcerned attitude of government functionaries.

The only organised manufacturing activity in the district is furniture making. A very few local artisans are involved in manufacturing, construction and repair work. Most of the artisans come from Punjab. In some areas of the district coarse woollen blankets are woven. The weavers of such blankets come from Afghanistan in summer months and produce a limited number of blankets on order for the villagers. The wool for the blankets is provided by the villagers. Woollen namdas (rugs) of un-spun sheep wool are made by the women in some areas of the district exclusively for household use. In addition, embroidery work is also done in the houses by women but is not accounted for as a productive activity.

Although the district is situated near Quetta, most of its trade links are with the Punjab province. The major quantity of fruits and vegetables is exported to various districts of Punjab. The same is the case with imports. Most of the consumer items are imported from Punjab. There are some commission agents in Killa Saifullah and Muslim Bagh who buy fruits and vegetables from the local farmers and transport these items to Punjab. Tomato, apple, almond and apricot are the major exports.

There is no tourist attraction in Killa Saifullah district. Although some archaeological sites are visit-worthy, they are difficult to reach due to inadequate road links. Moreover, tourists’ accommodation is also a problem in Killa Saifullah district.

Embroidery work is the main handicraft done by women of the area with excellent skill and craft. Mostly it is done on women’s dresses for personal use though some more skilled women receive orders to make dresses for other women of the village. This embroidery work is not sold out in the town markets. Almost all of the women are skilled in embroidery craft but only few do it for income generation. This craft can be developed as a cottage industry.

A Department of Industries exists at provincial level but it does not play any role for development of industries or small business enterprises at district level.

The only government support available for development of small enterprise and manufacturing is a banking facility. The banks provide long and short term loans to finance various trade activities. Marketing is done through private sector and there is a not very effective marketing network for export of goods from Killa Saifullah.

Manufacturing activity is minimal in Killa Saifullah district and done mostly by immigrant artisans. Major exports to the Punjab province are fruits and vegetables while most of the consumer items are imported from Punjab. Technical know-how, training for different skills and provision of appropriate physical infrastructure is highly needed to encourage industrial and commercial development in the district.

Tourism is non-existent as no facilities are available in the district. Embroidery work is done by women for personal use and a small proportion of it is done for the village inhabitants. Organised efforts may be directed towards development of embroidery work as cottage industry and, consequently, economic development of women. There is no vocational institute in the district, therefore, interested candidates have no opportunity to receive any training. There has been little planning regarding skill development and provision of infrastructure either due to lack of interest or of financial resources.