Gold Rush in Attock: Pakistan’s Gamble for Economic Revival
The town of Attock is quiet and nestled along the mighty Indus River. An extraordinary discovery there sent ripples through Pakistan’s struggling economy. A government survey had unearthed significant gold reserves, valued at a staggering ₹80,000 crore. For a nation grappling with dwindling foreign reserves and economic instability, this revelation was nothing short of a lifeline. The news spread like wildfire. Miners, investors, and officials scrambled to assess the potential of the newfound treasure. The state-owned National Engineering Services Pakistan (NESPAK) led the charge. Punjab’s Mines and Minerals Department worked alongside them. They were tasked with overseeing the extraction. The…