ISLAMABAD: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has said that evidence of abundant reserves of pure gold has been found in the rivers of the province.
Addressing the first day of the 2-day Minerals Investment Forum 2026, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said that the holding of the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum is important for the development of the mineral sector, as Pakistan is rich in mineral resources.

She said that Punjab is the land of 5 rivers. Pakistan has immense natural resources and extraordinary potential, there is a need to take full advantage of natural resources.

Maryam Nawaz said that Pakistan has a lot of potential, there is pure gold flowing naturally in the rivers of Punjab. Punjab has reserves of coal, granite, pink salt and rock salt. She said that surveys are underway to determine the amount of gold in the rivers of Punjab, evidence of abundant gold reserves have been found in the rivers.