Massive gold reserve worth Rs 600 billion found in Pakistan's Punjab!

The Indus River, one of the longest and oldest rivers, has been discovered to be hoarding a huge amount of gold. As per recent reports, the historic river integral to the rise of the Indus Valley Civilization has been hoarding a massive gold reserve worth Rs 600 billion. The Geological Survey of Pakistan (GSP) has identified around 32.6 metric tonnes of gold deposits, estimating around 600 billion Pakistani rupees.

According to Pakistani Media reports, the gold found in the Indus River has been brought by fast-moving water from the northern mountainous regions of Pakistan, where it collects in the riverbed.

Further, the report claims that due to illegal mining activities in the gold-rich Indus River, the Pakistani government has enforced Section 144 to prohibit the illegal extraction of gold.

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According to reports, during winter, when the water level in the river decreases, when the water level in the river decreases, locals collect gold particles from the riverbed. A report by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial government of Pakistan reveals that gold is getting carried down from the Himalayan region and accumulating around Peshawar.

The discovery of gold comes at a time when Pakistan is facing a severe economic crisis. 

Punjab's mining minister made the discovery announcement after a detailed geological investigation.

Notably, the Indus river is known for sustaining millions with its abundant water resources and the river holds a prominent place in history. Between 3300 and 1300 BCE, the Harappan civilization thrived along its banks, marking a golden age of prosperity.

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