Nasirabad district is fairly well developed in agriculture, the major source of income. The two major interrelated problems in the agricultural sector are lack of extension services in agriculture and water-logging. Excessive cultivation of rice in Nasirabad sub-division has ruined the land. Extension of cotton and sugar-cane cultivation can be a remedy, but these sectors lack the necessary market facilities. There is a need for a sugar mill and cotton industry.

 The district has industrial potential. An industrial estate exists; 48 NOC’s were issued for new units, but only 5 are actually producing. The infrastructure exists or can be developed.

 The Chattar sub-division of the district has huge agriculture potential, but is without water resources. Extension of the canal and construction of water storage can address the issue. As a result of the shortage of drinking water, part of the population has migrated from the area to Sindh and Jaffarabad.

 Except for the Chattar sub-division, the district has no shortage of drinking water, but the quality of the water is not adequate. More tanks are needed for storage and filtering of the water.

 The health situation is poor. The incidence of diseases like TB, malaria and jaundice is increasing due to insufficient health care and poor medical facilities. More hospitals and dispensaries are needed.

Basic to many problems is the poor educational level in the district, as indicated by the low enrolment figures. The education sector needs developed, particularly with regard to girls, for whom more middle and high schools are needed.

 The district lacks behind in road infrastructure in rural areas of Chattar and Tamboo tehsils. The shingle roads are not in a condition good enough to support heavy transports. They become impassable in rainy seasons.

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