Agriculture and livestock are the main economic activities in Musakhel, followed by government or social services. There are no data available about the working population of Musakhel by their economic activity. However, to have some idea of the situation, figures about Loralai district in 1981 are given below. According to the 1981 census, the major economic activities in Loralai district were "agriculture, forestry, hunting and fishing", followed by "activities not adequately defined" and then by "community, social, and personal services".

In Musakhel agricultural crops are categorised in two types, Rabi and Kharif, according to their cultivation seasons. Rabi crops are sown in winter and harvested in late winter or during early summer. Kharif crops are sown in summer and harvested in late summer or early winter. The major Rabi crops of the district include wheat, barley, rape seed, and mustard. Kharif crops in Musakhel include chillies, maize, jowar, melons, potato, onion, and pulses including mash and moong. Vegetables and fodder are cultivated throughout the year. Fruits are produced in Kharif season. As the winter season is mild in Musakhel, some of the fruits of cold areas are produced in the district including apple, almond, apricot, grapes, and pomegranate.

An agricultural tract near Musakhel.

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