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Part of Islamabad intensified its diplomatic campaign at the UN, while Pakistan accused Afghanistan of harboring terrorists, involving Argentina in the resolution talks.

How could illegal gold mining funding terrorism affect Islamabad?

Possible What happens if… A possibility worth considering, not a forecast.

Islamabad may face increased pressure to regulate mineral resources and address security risks The discovery that illegal gold mining in Kohat is generating billions of rupees monthly and funneling 80 per cent of those proceeds to Afghanistan creates a national security and economic challenge. This forces the central government, based in Islamabad, to address the issue through policy and diplomacy. The provincial government has announced the suspension of all gold mining leases and plans to introduce a new policy within three weeks, requiring national oversight.

Reported by 3 independent outlets Written Yesterday
Effect
Mild negative
How direct
2 steps, all reported
When
Within weeks
The story
Still developing

How it reaches Islamabad

Reported by news outlets

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The facts so far

As reported. Each one links to where it comes from.

  • Illegal gold mining in Kohat was generating around Rs4.2 billion to Rs4.92 billion monthly.tribune.com.pk, arynews.tv
  • Approximately 80 per cent of the money generated through illegal mining was going to Afghanistan.tribune.com.pk, radio.gov.pk, arynews.tv
  • The provincial government decided to suspend all gold mining leases and introduce a new policy within three weeks.tribune.com.pk, arynews.tv
  • A minerals conference was held in Islamabad where the province invited international investment.tribune.com.pk

Why it matters

The issue is significant because it links a major economic activity—gold mining—directly to international terrorism financing. The loss of billions of rupees to the national exchequer, coupled with the threat posed by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) receiving funds, places immense pressure on the government to stabilize the sector and enforce law and order.

This crisis is not isolated; it reflects broader regional security and resource management challenges. The need for new mineral agreements and the involvement of international investment highlight the strategic importance of Pakistan's mineral reserves, placing the country at the intersection of economic development and cross-border security disputes.

What we don't know yet

  • What specific new policy for gold mining will be introduced within three weeks?
  • How will the national government coordinate the provincial task force and judicial commission?
  • What is the international community's response to the call for investment in mineral resources?

Is this still moving?

Still developing Reached 6 outlets in its first 24 hours
Reports
6
Developments
1
Repetition
83%

What would change this answer

The national government intervenes directly in the provincial mining policy.The effect on Islamabad would become stronger and more immediate, as it would signal a major shift in national resource control and security priorities.
The provincial government successfully implements the new policy and stops the flow of funds.The negative pressure on Islamabad would fade, allowing the focus to shift back to economic development and legal resource utilization.

Who else could feel it

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