SEC S15W5: "My Country and Her Mineral Resources."

Greetings Community, Today I’m writing my heart out on this post while completing weekly “Steemit Engagement challenge” on theme “My Country and her Mineral Resources”. I'm from Pakistan, and in this piece, I'll tell you about my nation's mineral resources.

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Minerals of Pakistan

Our country, Pakistan, is a real gold mine of mineral richness, with four provinces, each rich in a unique set of priceless resources.

Natural gas is readily produced in Sindh, helping to meet the country's energy needs by powering both households and businesses.

Famous for its historical significance, Punjab is home to the world-famous Khewra salt mine, which is among the biggest in the world, as well as coal reserves that have been essential to Pakistan's development.

The largest province, Balochistan, contains vast natural gas reservoirs and significant gold and copper deposits beneath its rocky terrain. These resources are essential for local economies and international trade.

Chromite shines among the rocks of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's hilly terrain, signifying the province's contribution to Pakistan's mineral richness.

Beyond these main minerals, Pakistan has an abundance of other minerals that contribute to the wealth and legacy of the country. These include the pure gypsum, the magnificent marble, the durable limestone, the fiery coal, and the allure of iron and gemstones that are scattered across the country's landscape. Pakistan possesses a geological heritage that is genuinely as rich and diversified as its cultural fabric.

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Importance of Minerals

We use coal for energy production, a major chunk of electricity in Pakistan is produced by mineral combustion. Raw gold is filtered and used in making jewelry, same goes for gemstones. Beautiful rings, bracelets and pendants are made from stones. Raw gypsum is used for crockery production and is quite trending these days. Natural gas provides a source for burning stoves in homes for cooking and industries for running machines

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Minerals bring Foreign Exchange

My fertile motherland not only grow things to feed us but produce minerals that bring foreign exchange as well, playing major role in Pakistan’s economy. Pakistan’s minerals are exported worldwide based on demands; UAE, Saudi Arabia, Canada import Pakistani marbles, onyx, granite and other stone products. While many countries love Pakistani salts. Although Pakistan mineral sector contributes only 2.5% to the GDP, but still for a developing country its quite valuable.

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Challenges Faced

No doubt, we enjoy perks of natural mineral resources a lot but still due to poor management the people of Pakistan are not as much benefited as they should be, All the premium quality minerals are exported, even the natural gas is now not accessible to us. We are hopeful for better government and better planning to get benefit from these.

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Future plannings

We should be concerned about our future as these resources are deteriorating really fast, Optimal planning for mineral resources usage, exportation, saving is the need of time for Pakistan.

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Suggestion

Lastly, if you are a tourist I would suggest you to visit Khewra salt mine, you will love it! And do buy this gemstone ring.

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Thank you for joining me on this journey through Pakistan's mineral riches. As I wrap up this piece, I'd want to extend an invitation to you to explore Pakistan's abundant mineral terrain, a veritable gold mine of natural resources that support not just our country but also the global economy. Let us treasure and safeguard these priceless resources for future generations.

I'd love to invite @gabylazarde , @huzaifanaveed1 and @pea07 for this. I hope you enjoyed reading the mineral resources of pakistan, See you all, until next time.

regards,
@abdunavi03