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Posts published in “Day: July 11, 2014

Voicing reservations: G-B gems association criticises proposed mining rules

By Shabbir Mir in The Express Tribune, July 11th, 2014. GILGIT: The Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) Metals, Minerals & Gems Association has expressed reservations over the proposed Mining Concession Rules 2014, describing it an attempt to deprive people of their wealth. The Mining Concession Rules 2014 were reportedly formulated by the G-B Council, a body chaired by the prime minister, to regulate mining of minerals. The rules are to be tabled in the council for approval once…