Guide
About Hyderabad
Hyderabad is the second-largest city in Sindh after Karachi and the headquarters of Hyderabad district and division. It rose to prominence under the Kalhora rulers, who moved the capital of Sindh here and encouraged traders to settle around the fort, Pakka Qila.
Today Hyderabad works as the commercial centre for much of lower and central Sindh. Farmers, shopkeepers and small manufacturers from surrounding districts buy goods in its bazaars, and the M-9 motorway links it with Karachi, so many firms operate in both cities.
Economy and main industries
Hyderabad's economy combines trade, agriculture-related business and manufacturing. The city is a market for crops grown in the surrounding canal-irrigated districts, and its traders supply farm inputs and consumer goods to towns across Sindh.
The best-known local industry is glass bangle making. Bangle factories and finishing workshops are concentrated in the city, and Hyderabadi bangles are sold across Pakistan, especially before Eid and the wedding season. Other manufacturers work from the SITE estates at Hyderabad and Kotri, and education, health and government services are also important employers.
Main business areas and markets
Shahi Bazaar is the city's historic main market and one of the longest bazaars in Asia, running from Pakka Qila to Market Tower. It sells clothing, cloth, jewellery, shoes and household goods. Resham Gali, a lane connected to Shahi Bazaar and once known for silk, now sells bangles, embroidered clothing and khussa shoes, and is especially busy during Ramazan and before Eid. The Choori Gali, or bangle market, is described as the largest wholesale bangle bazaar in the country.
Saddar, near the cantonment, has banks, offices and retail. Latifabad and Qasimabad, which grew up after the old city, are large residential areas with their own markets and services, and localities such as Hirabad, Station Road, Gari Khata, Auto Bhan Road and Citizen Colony are also covered in our listings.
Industry is concentrated in SITE Area Hyderabad. The Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry has repeatedly raised problems there, including road conditions, electricity and gas supply and drainage, and the provincial government approved funds in 2025 for road rehabilitation, drainage repairs and streetlights in the estate. A separate SITE estate operates at Kotri, across the Indus.
Bangles and crafts
Hyderabad's bangle trade runs from small family workshops to wholesale dealers. Finished bangles are sold in Resham Gali and the bangle market or sent to traders across Pakistan. Manufacturers have reported that the industry is struggling to survive, and much of the trade depends on seasonal demand around Eid. The bangle market has manufacturing units attached to its wholesale shops, so production and trade sit side by side.
Finding businesses in Hyderabad
People searching in Hyderabad often look for bangle manufacturers and wholesalers, cloth and garment traders in Shahi Bazaar, agricultural inputs, transport companies, hospitals and property dealers in Latifabad and Qasimabad. Many also search for suppliers in SITE Area. PakistanYP lists Hyderabad businesses by locality and category.
Frequently asked questions
What is the area code for Hyderabad, Sindh?
Hyderabad's landline code is 022. From abroad, dial +92 22 before the number.
What is Shahi Bazaar in Hyderabad?
Shahi Bazaar is the old city's main market, running from Pakka Qila to Market Tower. It is one of the longest bazaars in Asia and sells clothing, jewellery and household goods.
Where is the industrial area in Hyderabad?
The main industrial estate is SITE Area Hyderabad. There is a second SITE estate at Kotri, on the other side of the Indus.
How far is Hyderabad from Karachi?
The M-9 motorway links the two cities, a drive of roughly two hours depending on traffic.