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Salt Range is a mountain range in the north of Punjab province of Pakistan, named for its rock salt deposits. It has a history of Buddhist and Muslim influence, and contains lakes, forts, and fossils.
Khewra Salt Mine is the world's second largest salt mine and a major tourist attraction in Pakistan. It has a history of salt production and trade dating back to Alexander the Great and the Mughal era, and is located in the Salt Range of the Potohar plateau.
The geology of Pakistan encompasses the varied landscapes that make up the land constituting modern-day Pakistan, which are a blend of its geological history, and its climate over the past few million years. The Geological Survey of Pakistan is the premier agency responsible for studying the country's geology. [1]
This web page lists various minerals, both metallic and non-metallic, found in different provinces of Pakistan. Sulphur is one of the non-metallic minerals found in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan regions.
Himalayan salt is a type of rock salt mined from the Punjab region of Pakistan, often with a pinkish tint due to trace minerals. It is used as a food additive, a cooking and presentation ingredient, and for decorative lamps and spa treatments, but has no proven health benefits.
Warcha salt mine was launched in 1872, and is still producing over 200,000 tons of rock salt annually with the capacity to double its production. History. During the Mughal era, Warcha was a princely state ruled by the Phulial family, who are a sub caste of the Awan tribe. The rulers of the state, of whom Nawab Surkhuru was the last, was called ...
Learn about the seven geographic areas of Pakistan, including mountains, plains, deserts, and plateaus. Find out the names, locations, and features of the major rivers, dams, and mountains in Pakistan.
Learn about the history, functions and achievements of the Geological Survey of Pakistan, an independent scientific agency to explore the natural resources of the country. Find out how it discovered uranium, coal, gold, copper and dinosaur fossils, and how it cooperated with international partners.