May 17, 2008

Leases of irregular mines being cancelled in Pakistan

Business Recorder quoted Mr Makhdoom Afqar ul Hassan Punjab Minister for Mines and Minerals as saying that leases of irregular mines are being cancelled and notices have been served to the mine owners through out the province so that they could regularize their mines according to prescribed rules and regulations.

Mr Hassan said that owners were given a chance to regularize their mines and failing to such would be faced action and their leases could be cancelled.

He directed the authorities concerned to monitor the functions of mines regularly and submit a report in this regard. The minister said a complete data bank was being established of mining areas so that interested parties could get comprehensive information.