Exciting news for the people of Punjab, as gold reserves have been confirmed at three additional locations within the province -- Mianwali, Tarbela, and Sutlej.

This discovery follows earlier confirmations of gold deposits in Attock.

According to government sources, these newly discovered gold reserves have the potential to be worth several billion rupees. The National Engineering Services Pakistan (Nespak) has been tasked with conducting a detailed survey of the sites to determine the scale and feasibility of extraction.

Authorities plan to brief Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz soon on the latest findings and the steps required to proceed with extraction. Following the model of Attock, an international auction will be organized to invite bids for the mining rights, ensuring transparency and efficiency in the process.

Earlier this week, a staggering discovery of gold reserves - valued at Rs800 billion - was claimed by former Punjab Minister for Mines and Minerals Ibrahim Hassan Murad. According to Murad, the Geological Survey of Pakistan (GSP) confirmed the presence of 2.8 million tolas of gold along a 32-kilometer stretch in Attock.

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In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Murad described the revelation as a “groundbreaking” moment, highlighting the significant potential of Punjab’s natural resources. The GSP conducted extensive research, including sampling from 127 locations across the region, validating the discovery.

"This milestone marks a significant step towards unlocking Pakistan's mineral wealth," Murad stated, expressing hope that this discovery would drive economic revitalisation and open up new opportunities for future generations.

Sardar Sher Ali Gorchani, the current Punjab minister for mines and minerals, confirmed the discovery of 2.8 million tolas of gold in Attock. Speaking to a private TV channel, he explained that the findings were based on a detailed study conducted by the Geological Survey of Pakistan, which included fieldwork that continued through the previous year.

The provincial minister further revealed that the government intends to hire Nespak and other firms to conduct further studies to confirm the reserves' true value, which he estimates at Rs600-700 billion on the global market.