An Indepth Analysis of Pakistan’s Mineral Policy with Special Reference to Northern Region

Abstract

Since the creation of Pakistan all the Governments have shown keen interest in the development of mineral resources for which various steps were taken to accelerate and generate momentum in the development of minerals. Inspite of these efforts no concrete results were achieved. The author being a member of the advisory committee on planning for mineral resources has observed some pitfalls which directly or indirectly created sluggish environment which caused the retardation in the development and exploitation of mineral resources. In this paper the author has attempted to shed light on the impediments in order to generate a healthy climate for strengthening the base to raise a structure in which the minerals could get a square deal for their economical and commercial exploitation. This paper was presented in a seminar held at Lahore and had a limited circulation. The publication of this paper in this bulletin is intended for its wider publicity both in private and public sector in order to create awareness for skittling the lopholes faced by the mineral-based industry.