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KP Governor Suspends Gold Mining
KP governor cancels gold mining leases, vows zero tolerance for illegal operations after militant links.
In brief
KP governor cancels gold mining leases, vows zero tolerance for illegal operations after militant links. KP governor Faisal Karim Kundi suspended all gold mining in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, citing militant ties to illegal miners and monthly losses of Rs4.2 billion to the national exchequer. Originally reported by…
KP Governor Announces Mining Suspension
KP governor Faisal Karim Kundi cancels gold mining leases and suspends all mining activities across the province.
Zero Tolerance for Illegal Mining
Governor Kundi vows zero tolerance for individuals involved in illegal mining, warning strict action against violations.
Militant Links to Miners
Kundi alleges militants linked to illegal mining operators who paid extortion money to terrorists.
Kohat District Operation
10 policemen were martyred and 18 terrorists killed during a gunfight against illegal gold mining in Kohat district.
Illegal Mining Scale
Kohat had two mineral blocks with 8,350 tractors, 1,730 dumpers, and labourers used in illegal operations.
Financial Impact
Illegal mining generated Rs4.2 billion monthly, causing billions in losses to the national exchequer.
Lease Value Discrepancy
A 10-year lease for gold worth Rs4.2 billion monthly was granted for just Rs4.92 billion.
Political Involvement
12 political figures provided backing for illegal mining operations in Kohat, including former provincial minister Aftab Alam.
The headline
KP governor Faisal Karim Kundi suspended all gold mining in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, citing militant ties to illegal miners and monthly losses of Rs4.2 billion to the national exchequer.
