Punjab CM claims gold deposits in five rivers will drive Pakistan prosperity

Maryam Nawaz asserted that Punjab's natural resources buried beneath the earth have never posed a challenge to the province's development. Speaking on the province's economic potential, she contended that the real obstacles have stemmed from instability and disorder at the surface level.

The Chief Minister highlighted the presence of gold deposits in five rivers flowing through Punjab, suggesting that these natural resources could become a major driver of national prosperity if properly harnessed. She framed the recovery and utilization of these mineral deposits as a pathway to economic growth for Pakistan.

Her remarks reflect a broader focus by provincial authorities on identifying and mobilizing natural resources to address economic challenges. However, no details were provided regarding the scale of these deposits, extraction timelines, or technical feasibility of recovery operations from river systems.

The statements come as Pakistan continues to grapple with economic pressures and seeks alternative revenue sources. Punjab, as the country's most populous province, has been central to government efforts to identify new development opportunities.