28 Sep 2020: The Thai CG was welcomed by President Larkana Chamber of Commerce & Industry Ghulam Sarwar Shaikh at the office of the Chamber introducing the Chamber which is a local organization of businesses and companies in Larkana with the intention to develop and further the interests of local companies and businesses in Pakistan. Members of a Chamber of Commerce are international and local operating companies, such as lawyers, property developers, tourism companies, airlines, manufacturing companies, import and export businesses, banks, finance companies, legal advisors, IT and electronics manufacturers etc. Chambers of Commerce main activities are, among others, safeguarding business interests and sharing business experiences and business interests, contact with governments, civil society, local media and the press and organizing trade shows and events. The Thai CG was briefed about Larkana economy. Agriculture is the source of employment for the rural population of the district. In urban areas people are engaged in various economic activities like trade, services, personal business, and government. Larkana falls in agro climatic zone which is good for rice production with sugarcane where irrigation allows. The Kharif crops produced in the district are rice, cotton, sugarcane, bajra and jawar. The Rabi crops are wheat, Barley, gram, pulses and fodderxi . Larkana is known for its quality production of guava and berry. Industrial estate in Larkana was established in 1964-65 with an aim to promote small industries within the city. It is spread over 59 acres and the total plots are 313 with the size of plots being 1 to 2 canals. The existing manufacturing units in Larkana include sugar, flour and rice mills, chilies and spices processing units, ice factories, oil mills, plastic pipes, steel pots, clay pots, furniture and gold ornaments.