The total geographical area of the district is not known because the geographical area of Badinai sub-tehsil (which was transferred from Zhob to Killa Saifullah district) is not available from any source. Therefore, the area statistics given below are based upon the known geographical area only. The statistics on land use reveal that a vast (93.4%) of the geographical area of the district is not reported yet. Only 4 percent of the geographical area is potentially available for cultivation and about two fifth (19.2%) of this potentially available area is cultivable waste. This situation indicates a high level of under-exploitation of the district resources. However, there are chances of considerable under-estimation of the area under cultivation. Time series data reveal that area under cultivation has increased over the previous years. This increase seems a result of high rate of tubewells installation which has provided water for irrigation. If more area is exploited for agriculture and horticulture, the district can perform excellently in the productive sector.

The Divisional Forest Officer has estimated that about one third of the total geographical area is under permanent pasture as range land. This gives a sufficient grazing capacity (0.9 Ha./LU) for livestock development.

The total geographical area of the district is not known. The available data seem highly inconsistent as the cultivated land must be greater than that given in the official statistics. Average annual rainfall ranges between 125-500 mm, therefore the district is semi-arid. Climate is normally temperate in Killa Saifullah. To have accurate data on climate, a meteorological station should be established in the district. At present the only environmental threat to the district is caused by lack of sanitation.

Fuel wood and dung cakes are used as sources of energy for cooking. Electricity is available to about half of the population. A few minerals are being exploited in the district while occurrence of others has been indicated.

From an overview of the district resources it might be concluded that there is much potential for agricultural development if efforts are directed towards provision of technical inputs and electricity for operation of tubewells. Irrigation water is not a problem as underground water can be exploited for this purpose as long as a balance is maintained between discharge and recharge of water. There is a need for development of irrigation as well as water supply schemes and availability of agricultural inputs – like fertilisers, seeds and pesticides – on affordable prices.