Attock gold reserves: Bold claim or baseless hype?

A former Punjab minister has claimed that Attock is sitting on 2.8 million tolas of gold reserves worth PKR 800 billion, citing a Geological Survey of Pakistan study. However, questions remain about the accuracy of this assertion.

Key points of the debate include what the Geological Survey actually says about Attock’s gold potential, how it compares to major mines like Nevada and Reko Diq, and the difference between placer gold and the large nuggets shown in media reports.

Experts caution against taking such claims at face value, urging a closer examination of the facts to determine whether the data supports this bold statement.