Agricultural
33%
979 rupees ($17.00)
The arid climate of Balochistan makes farming difficult and heavily dependent on irrigation. Agricultural mainstays of the region include wheat, barley, rice, cotton, sugar cane, fruits, and nuts (almonds). Industry is mostly limited to woolen mills and the mining of minerals.
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