Alleged Illegal Gold Mining Dispute Leaves 4 Dead in Kohat, KPK

[hydrabadi_arab]

Four people were killed and four others, including a passerby, were injured in an armed clash between two groups over a dispute involving alleged illegal gold mining in Darbo Kach area of Kohat.

According to police, the firing incident took place in the limits of Gambat Police Station in the Darbo Kach area, where a dispute between two groups over gold mining had been ongoing.

Police said the dispute suddenly escalated, with both sides opening fire on each other. As a result, four people were killed and four others were injured.

After receiving information about the incident, Gambat police reached the spot. However, the suspects involved in the firing fled the area upon the arrival of police. The police cordoned off the area and launched a search for the suspects.

According to police, the bodies of the deceased and the injured were shifted to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. One of the injured is a passerby.

Police have registered a case at Gambat Police Station and are conducting raids at various locations to arrest those involved in the firing.

Police said the nature of the dispute between the two groups and the roles of those involved will be determined after the completion of the investigation.

Alleged Illegal Placer Gold Mining in Kohat:

The search for gold and alleged illegal mining in some areas of Kohat has been a matter of concern for some time. Despite a ban imposed by the administration, reports of placer gold extraction from certain areas have continued to emerge.

 

[hydrabadi_arab]

The search for gold and alleged illegal mining in some areas of Kohat has been a matter of concern for some time. Despite a ban imposed by the administration, reports of placer gold extraction from certain areas have continued to emerge.

What ban? KPK police is corrupt to the core. KPK govt corrupt to the core. Instead of leasing out blocks to registered companies in transparent manner now people with more guns will mine gold. KPK govt will get 0. Next you know this whole area will become part of TTP. I see hundreds dead if this isn't stopped right here.

Meanwhile stupid low IQ pashtunists will cry punjab minerals le gheya. lol

 

[El Sidd]

As per Bronze Age culture, this is a glorious way to go. Folklore is full of such stories of Gold and fair maidens.

 

[Distant_Observer]

Worse than a central african republic. They will loot their own province and blame everyone but themselves.

 

[hydrabadi_arab]

Worse than a central african republic. They will loot their own province and blame everyone but themselves.

BTW punjab govt successfully stopped illegal mining of gold on its side of indus river. KPK govt just need to copy paste Punjab govt instead of this loot mar of KPK gold by PTI MNAs and criminal gangs. Federal govt doesn't get a cent, provinces keep 100% of revenue.

Progress on the Attock Placer Gold Auction

To capitalize on the multi-billion dollar discovery, the Punjab Mines and Minerals Department officially moved to formalize extraction to break local monopolies and generate state revenue. Here is where the process stands:

• NESPAK Contract Signed: The Punjab government officially signed an agreement with NESPAK for "Consultancy Services for Preparing Bidding Documents and Transaction Advisory Services."
• Block Demarcation: The 32-kilometer stretch of the Indus River known to contain the placer gold has been successfully mapped and divided into nine specific extraction blocks.
• Auction Committee Formed: An oversight committee, headed by the Deputy Commissioner of Attock, was established to monitor the transparency of the process.
• Cabinet Approval: NESPAK has drafted the regulatory frameworks, transaction models, and bidding documents. The final step before public advertisement requires the formal approval of these specific rules and reserve prices by the Punjab Cabinet.

Expected Bidding Conditions

While the final granular clauses are contained in NESPAK's secure bidding documents, the auction will be conducted under the Punjab Mines and Minerals Department's strict guidelines designed to prevent the environmental and security disasters seen in neighboring provinces:

• Open International Bidding: The auction is open to both international and local corporate investors. To avoid pooling and monopolies, bidder identities are typically kept secret during the initial submission phases.
• Two-Tier Revenue Model: Winning bidders will be required to pay a substantial upfront "bid money" (earnest money) to secure the lease, followed by an agreed-upon yearly royalty payment to the state exchequer based on the extraction yield.
• Eligibility Constraints: Firms cannot participate if they have been blacklisted by any government department, have defaulted on previous state dues, or are involved in unregulated mining.
• Environmental & Security Mandates: Because the extraction takes place directly in the Indus River ecosystem, contractors will be legally bound to follow specific ecological safety protocols. Furthermore, with Section 144 actively enforced in the region to curb illegal mafias, contractors will have to coordinate with local law enforcement to secure their designated blocks.

 

[hydrabadi_arab]

"Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Takes Notice of Illegal Gold Mining in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has directed the administration and police to take immediate large-scale action and has sought a report within 15 days."



Shabaz Sharif be like where is my share?

 

[hydrabadi_arab]

After PM Shabaz Sharif notice, operations started against illegal mining in Kohat.

 

[El Sidd]

After PM Shabaz Sharif notice, operations started against illegal mining in Kohat.

PM Shehhaz for CM KPK !!

 

[Affan]

BTW punjab govt successfully stopped illegal mining of gold on its side of indus river. KPK govt just need to copy paste Punjab govt instead of this loot mar of KPK gold by PTI MNAs and criminal gangs. Federal govt doesn't get a cent, provinces keep 100% of revenue.

Progress on the Attock Placer Gold Auction

To capitalize on the multi-billion dollar discovery, the Punjab Mines and Minerals Department officially moved to formalize extraction to break local monopolies and generate state revenue. Here is where the process stands:

• NESPAK Contract Signed: The Punjab government officially signed an agreement with NESPAK for "Consultancy Services for Preparing Bidding Documents and Transaction Advisory Services."
• Block Demarcation: The 32-kilometer stretch of the Indus River known to contain the placer gold has been successfully mapped and divided into nine specific extraction blocks.
• Auction Committee Formed: An oversight committee, headed by the Deputy Commissioner of Attock, was established to monitor the transparency of the process.
• Cabinet Approval: NESPAK has drafted the regulatory frameworks, transaction models, and bidding documents. The final step before public advertisement requires the formal approval of these specific rules and reserve prices by the Punjab Cabinet.

Expected Bidding Conditions

While the final granular clauses are contained in NESPAK's secure bidding documents, the auction will be conducted under the Punjab Mines and Minerals Department's strict guidelines designed to prevent the environmental and security disasters seen in neighboring provinces:

• Open International Bidding: The auction is open to both international and local corporate investors. To avoid pooling and monopolies, bidder identities are typically kept secret during the initial submission phases.
• Two-Tier Revenue Model: Winning bidders will be required to pay a substantial upfront "bid money" (earnest money) to secure the lease, followed by an agreed-upon yearly royalty payment to the state exchequer based on the extraction yield.
• Eligibility Constraints: Firms cannot participate if they have been blacklisted by any government department, have defaulted on previous state dues, or are involved in unregulated mining.
• Environmental & Security Mandates: Because the extraction takes place directly in the Indus River ecosystem, contractors will be legally bound to follow specific ecological safety protocols. Furthermore, with Section 144 actively enforced in the region to curb illegal mafias, contractors will have to coordinate with local law enforcement to secure their designated blocks.

As per my knowledge government of Punjab already lease it to FWO

 

[hydrabadi_arab]

As per my knowledge government of Punjab already lease it to FWO

Wrong, auction is yet to take place.

 

[hydrabadi_arab]

KPK govt with Rs40bn annual revenue can make world class hospitals for locals, roads etc 20k jobs will increase GDP of KPK. No one will kill anyone over mining.

But corruption among PTI in KPK is off the charts.

Indicator	Optimistic Scenario Projection
Material Processed	~4 – 6 million tonnes/year
Gold Recovered	3 – 5.4 tonnes/year
Gold Value	Rs 120 – 210 billion/year
Initial Concession/Auction Receipts	Rs 15 – 25 billion+
KP Government Annual Revenue	Rs 25 – 40 billion/year
Potential Upside Govt Revenue	Rs 40 – 50 billion/year

Employment Impact Breakdown​

Job Category	Estimated Job Creation
Direct Mining/Processing	4,000 – 6,000
Transport/Logistics	2,000 – 3,000
Equipment/Maintenance	1,000 – 1,500
Security/Environment/Technical	1,000 – 1,500
Indirect/Supporting Employment	5,000 – 10,000
Total Employment Impact	13,000 – 22,000 jobs

 

[Goenitz]

as we hide sometimes our losses. So, is this from the same news?


post on 13 Sept

 

[hydrabadi_arab]

as we hide sometimes our losses. So, is this from the same news?


post on 13 Sept

Don't post video of that bastard here. regrow some brain cells

 

[hydrabadi_arab]

Alleged placer gold 'plunder, cross-border smuggling' sparks calls for probe in K-P​

Hundreds of heavy excavators are used for unauthorised extraction of gold along stretches of the Indus, Kabul rivers

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PESHAWAR:
A major scandal involving the alleged "plunder, illegal extraction, and cross-border smuggling" of placer gold along the Indus and Kabul rivers has engulfed Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP), raising questions over the regulation and protection of the province’s mineral resources.

According to a first information report (FIR), hundreds of heavy excavators were being used for unauthorised extraction of gold along stretches of the Indus and Kabul rivers, particularly in Nowshera, Swabi and Kohat districts.

The FIR alleged that more than 1,500 heavy excavators were operating along the riverbanks, with each machine allegedly generating between Rs500,000 and Rs700,000 a week through the illegal activity. Based on these figures, the FIR put the estimated proceeds from the operations at around Rs750 million per week.

It further alleged that the gold extracted through these operations was untaxed and was subsequently channelled through international smuggling networks into neighbouring countries.

The FIR also raised questions about the role of law-enforcement agencies, district administrations and officials responsible for regulating mining activities, alleging that the operations had continued despite restrictions on placer gold extraction.

The allegations came against the backdrop of controversy surrounding the auction of five major placer gold blocks in the province around 18 months ago.

According to the FIR, serious irregularities were reported in the auction process, with allegations that the blocks were offered at prices that did not reflect the actual value of the gold deposits.

The FIR stated that the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) subsequently initiated an inquiry into the matter. Geological surveys intended to determine the actual value of the deposits were allegedly halted during the proceedings.

The FIR also referred to the appearance of senior officials of the Mines and Minerals Department, including the secretary and director general, before investigators. The role of other senior provincial officials had also been referred to in connection with the proceedings.

The five lease blocks were subsequently suspended pending the outcome of the investigation. According to the FIR, however, the suspension allegedly created a regulatory vacuum that allowed unauthorised mining activity to expand.

The alleged illegal extraction had also been linked to violence between rival groups seeking control of mining areas.

The FIR referred to an armed clash in the Darbo Kach area of Kohat district in which four people were killed and four others critically injured.

Following the incident, Kohat police confirmed that placer gold extraction remained completely banned in the district, according to the FIR.

The document alleged that the continued deployment of large numbers of excavators and movement of extracted gold could not have taken place without failures in enforcement and oversight.

It called for action to determine those involved in the alleged illegal extraction, identify the beneficiaries of the activity and recover revenues that might have been lost to the public exchequer.

The FIR also raised the question of whether government officials or influential individuals facilitated the alleged mining and smuggling network.

Placer gold consisted of gold particles eroded from mineral-bearing rocks and subsequently deposited in river sediments. The Indus and Kabul river systems contained areas where such deposits had been identified.

The allegations contained in the FIR had not, however, been independently established and would be subject to investigation and adjudication by the relevant authorities and courts.