along Indus and Kabul rivers
PESHAWAR
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) government has imposed a 60-day ban on illegal mining and the extraction of placer gold along the banks of the Indus and Kabul rivers in several districts. The ban, enforced under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code, covers areas including Swabi, Nowshera, Kohat, and Karak, as well as neighbouring regions. A notification issued by the Department of Interior and Tribal Affairs said that the decision was made based on reports from relevant departments and discussions held during the 37th meeting of the provincial cabinet.
The government has expressed grave concerns over the adverse effects of illegal mining on the environment, including the pollution of water, destruction of natural landscapes, and risks to public health and safety.
