Currently, there are no tanneries in Balochistan. Therefore, all hides and skins produced in Balochistan as well as from Afghanistan and Iran are taken to Sindh and Punjab provinces for processing.Tanneries can be operated efficiently on modern techniques in Balochistan, the canal irrigated areas, like Naseerabad and Jafferabad, have got excellent potential for this industry, which will provide jobs and generating livelihood.