PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has imposed a 60-day ban on mining activities in Karak district to stop illegal mining and protect the environment.
The Home Department has enforced Section 144, which bars individuals and companies from mining or gold exploration during this period.
According to media reports, the ban aims to protect lives, property, and the province’s natural resources. Officials said illegal mining causes serious environmental damage and disturbs law and order, with some cases linked to smuggling.
The Home Department warned that anyone violating the ban will face strict legal action under Section 188. Punishments include fines, jail time, or both, along with the seizure of machinery and vehicles used in illegal activities.
Officials added that the decision is meant to stop unlawful activities and ensure the province’s mineral wealth is properly managed.
In a related development, Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi said Pakistan is rich in talent and resources, emphasizing the need to align skills with purpose, ideas with action, and strategies with unity.
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Speaking at the Union Developers CEO Summit and the launch of the book 100 CEOs in Peshawar, Governor Kundi stressed that stabilizing and strengthening the economy is a shared responsibility of both the government and the business community.
The event, organized by CEO Club Pakistan under the leadership of Ejaz Nisar, was attended by prominent business leaders, where awards were given to CEOs for outstanding performance.
Governor Kundi said the summit signaled that a new, honest, and united leadership is ready to emerge to put Pakistan on the path of progress. He praised CEOs and investors as thought leaders who drive innovation and shape the nation’s economic future.
Highlighting KP’s resilience, he said the province has faced many challenges, but its people have always shown courage and a desire for development. He invited the business community to invest in KP’s special economic zones, IT sector, tourism, agriculture, and renewable energy projects.
