1000 million tons of gold reservoirs found in Swat

[DaMalakandGhar]

Karachi: Renowned Pakistani columnist and political commentator Haroon Rashid has claimed that 1000 million tons of gold reservoirs have been found in country’s northwestern area of Swat in Khyber Pakthunkhwa.
He revealed this during a talk-show hosted by female anchor Mehr Bukhari on a local television channel Dunia News on Thursday night.
While discussing countries economic grievances Rashid said, the 1000 million tons gold reservoirs were found in Swat and news would soon be heard in this regard.
Mr Rashid is believed to have close links with country’s powerful military establishment and his revelation might be linked to his sources in the Pakistan’s military that has been battling an insurgency waged by home-grown terrorists in Swat since 2008.
If the news proved to be truth and the reservoirs are explored it would be considered a great respite for Pakthoons who have in large numbers migrated to major cities of the country, seeking opportunities of employment.
Swat valley is rich of God gifted mineral resources. Most of the minerals in swat belong to family 10 in periodic table. Therefore these minerals are valuable and internationally recognized. They include Sulphides, oxides and Hydroxides, Nitrats, Carbonates and Borates, Silicates and other unclassified

http://www.thenewstribe.com/2012/03/02/1000-tons-of-gold-reservoirs-found-in-swat/#.T1dRQvHP5go

[roadrunner]

the majority should be used for Swat development of course.

though it's a big if its true.

[Khostai]

this is an awkward moment when you realise that Swat isunfortunetley not in Afghanistan and this money would be stolen by Punjabies....

[roadrunner]

so what if it was in Afghanistan? Some other tribe would try and steal it.

if it's in swat, then the majority of royalties should be used for development there. or at least till swat is developed.

[roadrunner]

if you can't post anything sensible, you might as well not post at all.

[DaMalakandGhar]

so what if it was in Afghanistan? Some other tribe would try and steal it.

if it's in swat, then the majority of royalties should be used for development there. or at least till swat is developed.

If some tribes steal it, that tribe still be your own kin or Pashtuns instead of some alien Ranjit Singhi plunderer.

[Manzareh]

Swat is in Afghanistan and Afghans tried to rule it but the sons of ranjeeth singh reconquered it with help of some local opportunists.

Ranjeet Singh didnt conquor Swat, this has already been discussed in depth.

In regards to the initial post, i agree with RR that it should be used for the development of Swat, maybe it can reach the same grace as it was a couple of decades ago..that is if the people of Swat even get to see the gold and reep its benefits which is unlikely. I can sence Americans,Russians,Chinese,Punjabis and Pashtoon warlords drooling over this news like a pack of hungry hyenas.

[roadrunner]

If some tribes steal it, that tribe still be your own kin or Pashtuns instead of some alien Ranjit Singhi plunderer.

If Afghanistan gets it, you think any Swat Pashtun will see any of it. Most of it will be pocketed by Karzai or Tajiks warlords. Very little will be given to Swatis.

[Shehbaz Khan]

Only if it's true I wish it to be true offcourse

Haroon Rasheed is a supporter of Imran Khan and just like Imran Khan he thinks that everywhere in Pakistan there are natural resources we can utilize them ..

[DaMalakandGhar]

Only if it's true I wish it to be true offcourse

Haroon Rasheed is a supporter of Imran Khan and just like Imran Khan he thinks that everywhere in Pakistan there are natural resources we can utilize them ..

And Haroon Rashid is close to Pakistani establishment just like Imo Khan.

[Admin Khan]

Punjab will eventually reap the benefits anyways. I really wish Swat can take it's own initiatives, and not let Punjab treat them like pushovers. The Swat issue is every Pukhtuns issue.