Explanation

• Natural gas is an important fossil fuel used widely in Pakistan.
• It is mainly used for electricity production and household purposes.
• It also supports industries and transportation in some cases.
• Pakistan has major gas fields in Sui (Balochistan).
• Sui gas was discovered in 1952.

Last verified on 04-05-2026

Explanation

• Muslim Bagh is a town in Killa Saifullah District, Balochistan.
• It is famous for Chromite deposits.
• Located at an altitude of about 1,787 meters (5,863 ft).
• Formerly known as Hindu Bagh.
• Chromite is used in stainless steel production.

Last verified on 02-05-2026

Explanation

• The largest granite deposits in Pakistan are found in the Karoonjhar Hills (Sindh).
• These hills are located in the Tharparkar region.

Additional information:

• Chagai Mountains → Gold & copper
• Saindak → Copper & gold
• Salt Range → Rock salt
• Dera Ghazi Khan → Uranium & minerals

Last verified on 25-04-2026

Explanation

• Reko Diq is one of the largest copper and gold reserves in the world.
• It is located in Chagai District, Balochistan, Pakistan.
• The deposits were discovered in 1969.
• It is a planned mining project aimed at extracting copper and gold.
• Project Developer: Tethyan Copper Company

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

• Khewra Salt Mine is the largest and oldest salt mine in Pakistan and the second-largest in the world.
• It is located in Khewra near Pind Dadan Khan, Jhelum District, Punjab.

Additional information:

• It is also called the Mayo Salt Mine.
• The salt deposits were discovered during the campaign of Alexander the Great in 326 BC.
• The mine was officially opened in 1872 during the British period.

Last verified on 14-03-2026