Hub Tehsil

According to the 2023 national census, Hub tehsil has is home to 233,443 residents across 37,994 households, 30,139 in urban areas and 7,855 are in rural settings.^[9] The tehsil has a predominantly urban character, with the majority of the population residing in the town of Hub, its administrative headquarters.

The overall literacy rate stands at 44.35%, with a male literacy rate of 53.87% and a female literacy rate of 34.34%, highlighting ongoing disparities in educational access, particularly for women.^[2]

Hub's proximity to Karachi, just across the Sindh border, has made it one of Balochistan's leading industrial centres.^[10] Industrial development began in 1979 with the allocation of 1,326 acres (5.37 km²) for industrial, commercial, and residential use, including 700 acres for industrial estates.^[11] The Lasbela Industrial Estate Development Authority (LIEDA), established in 1986, regulates these zones, with around 135 units under LIEDA^[11] and over 200 industrial units operating in total.^[12] Joint industrial parks developed by the Sindh and Balochistan governments continue to attract investment, particularly from Karachi.

Key industries include oil and energy (Byco Petroleum, Bosicor Oil Refineries, and HUBCO Power Project),^[13] cement (DG Khan Cement Company's 9,000 tons-per-day Hub Plant)^[14] and services such as textiles, IT, and telecommunications.^[11]

Hub's industrial importance is expected to grow with the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which will improve infrastructure and trade connectivity.^[13][15]

Despite its economic role, the city faces urban congestion, weak municipal services, and political rivalry, which periodically disrupt governance and industrial activity.^[12]