New Gold Discoveries in Pakistan 2025 – A Golden Opportunity for the Economy
In a breakthrough for Pakistan’s mining sector, two significant gold discoveries were announced in 2025 — one along the Indus River near Attock and the other in Balochistan’s Chagai district. These findings have sparked national optimism as they have the potential to boost Pakistan’s struggling economy by bringing in investment, creating jobs, and increasing foreign exchange reserves.
Indus River Gold Discovery (Attock)
The first major discovery took place near the meeting point of the Kabul and Indus Rivers in Attock district, Punjab. Geological experts confirmed the presence of placer gold, which means gold particles are naturally carried and deposited by river water in sandy areas.
According to the Geological Survey of Pakistan (GSP), the site may hold nearly 2.8 million tolas of gold, estimated to be worth between Rs600 billion and Rs800 billion. The Punjab government has verified the discovery and directed NESPAK (National Engineering Services Pakistan) to prepare a comprehensive mining and extraction plan.
Currently, the government is working on a transparent auction process to allocate mining rights to qualified local and international companies. This step will ensure that the extraction is carried out efficiently and in an environmentally responsible way.
Experts believe that if managed properly, this discovery could become one of the largest river-based gold finds in South Asia, opening new doors for Pakistan’s mineral industry.
Chagai District Gold and Copper Discovery (Balochistan)
The second major discovery comes from Chagai district, located in Balochistan, already famous for its rich mineral belt. National Resources Limited (NRL) revealed during the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 that it had identified gold and copper reserves at the Tang Kore site.
Advanced drilling is currently underway, and the initial results show strong mineralization zones indicating a large deposit of both gold and copper. This discovery follows years of geological research and exploration in the region.
NRL officials have stated that once full-scale mining begins, the project could bring in foreign investment, create thousands of employment opportunities, and strengthen Pakistan’s mineral exports.
Economic Significance
These twin discoveries — in Attock and Chagai — come at a critical time when Pakistan is dealing with monetary demanding situations, including inflation and occasional foreign reserves. The potential extraction of gold and copper ought to substantially enhance the US’s stability of payments, attract overseas direct investment, and promote a business boom.
Economists agree that with the right government regulations, transparency, and international partnerships, those reserves may want to play a key role in transforming Pakistan’s mining and export sectors.
Conclusion
The gold discoveries of 2025 mark a new bankruptcy in Pakistan’s journey towards financial self-reliance. With the right management and funding, those findings could help stabilize the economic system, generate employment, and reinforce public confidence in Pakistan’s herbal resource ability.
If dealt with wisely, those golden reserves should clearly change into a shining asset for Pakistan’s future — one which brings prosperity, development, and delight to the nation.
