Indus River: from ancient cradle to modern gold treasure

The Indus River, long revered as the cradle of ancient civilizations, has shifted its role in the modern world—now captivating attention with its newfound wealth.

According to recent reports, the river deposits gold worth an astounding 800 billion rupees every day which reflect geological story millions of years in the making. For centuries, this river nurtured trade; today, it symbolizes untapped economic potential.

Flowing from the Himalayan mountains, the fast-moving waters carry precious gold particles, the result of millions of years of geological shifts. Scientists trace these deposits to tectonic plate movements that have enriched the river’s legacy.

However, the discovery has brought with it significant challenges, as illegal mining threatens to harm the environment and deplete resources. To address this illegal threat, authorities have imposed restrictions, safeguarding these resources for the nation’s prosperity.

The Punjab government has confirmed the presence of gold reserves at the confluence of the Kabul and Indus rivers in Attock.

The confirmation follows a year-long survey conducted by the Geological Survey of Pakistan and further verification by NESPAK.

A high-level committee from the Punjab government is set ti brief Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on the findings.

Sources reveal that the provincial government plans to hold an international auction to extract the gold reserve.

The discovery aligns with earlier claims made by former provincial minister Ibrahim Hasan Murad regarding the presence of gold in Attock.

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